I am new to this site and may I say you guys are great people. I went to a seminar today that Dr. Speigal put on. I do not know who is better when it comes to this surgery Spivak or Speigal. Could you guys help me with what you know about both of them in order to help me with my decision. Thank you in advance.

Sherri

Sherri, I was at Dr Spiegel's seminar on 3/19 also! I identified with so many things he went over... I've done some more research, spoken with a few people who have recently gone through the procedure. I think this is a wonderful site, so many supportive people. I haven't heard back from his office yet, so I'm not sure what the next step would be..... I need to check with my ins. co, but I'm pretty sure they won't cover it and I'm trying to workout self pay options.

Let us know how you proceed,

Karla

I think they're both very qualified band surgeons. Are you being banded in Houston? I used Dr. Spivak and love him and his staff.

Hello-

I was banded by Dr. Spigel on 4/13/05 1-week ago today, and I have lost 10 lbs. WOW

Anyway, I really had a good experience w/Dr. Spiegal.

Good Luck

Teresa

Hi, Sherri,

I was banded by Dr. Spiegel. He did a great job and his staff is wonderful, especially LuLu. She has always taken the time to answer any of my questions when I have called or gone in. I had my surgery 3/21 and have lost about 15lbs so far. I have had little to no trouble thus far. Good luck with your choice and future banding. Karen

Hi, I was banded Monday the 25th by Dr. Spivak. I loved him and he had great bedside mannors and didn't leave until he checked on me and the other lady that was there. His office staff was great as well.

Congratulations!!!

I know you may not be feeling the best in the world right now, but hang in there. It truely gets better with each passing day. Welcome to this very special and "elite" group. Good job losing 6lbs so far. You have only just begun. Talk to you later. Karen

Does anyone know anything about Dr. Marvin at Methodist Hospital. I have to have my lap band procedure done at Methodist hospital for my insurance to pay. I have an initial assessment appt in a couple of days. Diana

I am new to this site and may I say you guys are great people. I went to a seminar today that Dr. Speigal put on. I do not know who is better when it comes to this surgery Spivak or Speigal. Could you guys help me with what you know about both of them in order to help me with my decision. Thank you in advance.

Sherri

Hi Sherry,

I got the band yesterday. Dr Spivak did my surgery. I was his only patient, and was a little worried, because Dr Speigal had about 15 patients, waiting.

Come to find out, Friday is not one of Dr Spivak's surgery days, but he came in to do mine. I had told him I wanted to have this done asap, so he agreed to do it.

One of the girls in the office where I had my surgery (Physicians Surgery Center of Houston) told me that Dr Speigal has all his patients arrive at 6am, and wait. All of his patients said they had to be on a liquid diet 4 days before surgery. Dr Spivak only ask you to be on a low carb diet.

I was also told that Dr Speigal has you take baby aspirin for pain when you go home. I was given a prescription for Lortab elixer, which I much say, helps the pain, and discomfort.

Dr Spivak has a Great bedside manner. Very nice person.

Good Luck to you

Vernsy