Hello to everyone, I would like to hear from anyone who has used Dr. Felix Spiegel in Houston, Tx. I am doing my research before surgery. Have not set a date as of yet, want to get input about the doctor I am planning to use. Your input, good or bad, would be helpful in making my decision.:tt2:

Thanks from Texas Pork.

Hey,

This reply is for you Texas Pork.

My name is Paula and I used Dr. Felix Speigel in Houston. I was banded back December 1, 2005. I was very please and had a great experience with the Dr and his whole staff. I started at 226 lbs, and it took me a full 2 years to lose 111 lbs.

I have never been happier.

My husband and i even tried for 6 years to have a baby with no luck until I lost all the weight and got healthy. I am now 19 weeks pregnant and very excited. Hope this info helps. Please email me anytime.

Thanks, Paula:thumbup::tt2:

Hello to everyone, I would like to hear from anyone who has used Dr. Felix Spiegel in Houston, Tx. I am doing my research before surgery. Have not set a date as of yet, want to get input about the doctor I am planning to use. Your input, good or bad, would be helpful in making my decision.:thumbup:

Thanks from Texas Pork.

:smile:So glad you were banded

all i can say is follow the strict guidelines with this Lap band and you willl be truly happy. It works.

Good luck

Banded 08/11/08, could not have gone better :tt2:. My thanks to Dr. Felix Spiegel. I was not concerned with bedside manner, I went with experience. I do have a question, It is my understanding that my first fill will not happen until the third week after the surgery. WHY the special diet for 1st, 2nd and 3rd week after surgery?

I was banded on July 31st. with Dr. Spiegel. I have nothing but good things to say about him. I had my first fill 2 weeks ago and so far I've only lost 10 pounds total. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. I still feel hungry too much, but I'm trying not to overeat. I go back for my second fill on the 18th. He said that I wouldn't be able to do this with will power only that is why I'm banded. That made me feel better. He told me it might take 2-3 times getting a fill until I don't have the hunger I'm experiencing now. So I'm hopeful. One day at a time is how I take it. At least I'm not inching up the scale.

Banded 08/11/08, could not have gone better :thumbup:. My thanks to Dr. Felix Spiegel. I was not concerned with bedside manner, I went with experience. I do have a question, It is my understanding that my first fill will not happen until the third week after the surgery. WHY the special diet for 1st, 2nd and 3rd week after surgery?

It seems no one answered this, and I'm sure Texas Pork has moved on, but I tho't I'd answer it for anyone currently reading.

The special diet post-op is to prevent your stomach from working too hard to digest while the band is getting "seated" -- that is, developing some scartissue to help hold it in place. As that builds up, you gradually reintroduce solids. Go to solids too quickly, and you COULD have slippage.