Hi, I am just ding the research part of this long process. I was wondering if anyone had too good or too bad of an experience with this doctor. All opinions are welcome! If you have a special doctor, please share. Thanks.

Last year I went to a lap band seminar hosted by Dr. Spivak. He had a very informative powerpoint presentation and answered everyone's questions thoroughly. I thought he was very nice and enjoyed meeting him but in the end I picked a different surgeon. Not that anything was wrong with Dr. Spivak; I just preferred to use my bariatric specialist's recommendation. Hope this helps a bit. :thumbup:

See Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum - Search Results . If that link doesn't work go to the advanced search link at the top right of this page or Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum - Search Forums , enter spivak as your keyword, right beneath that select search titles only. You'll find quite a few posts with the info you're looking for.

I know of Dr Spivak because of his commericals but I just wanted to tell you about Dr. Bradley Waggoner, he does his surgery out of the new North Cypress Medical Center and he is fantastic. Heres the # to his office if you would like to contact them.281-640-8373. Good Luck!!!

Well, I went through True Results in Houston, where Spivak works.

Honestly, one of my first questions was whether he would be my surgeon. I was happy when they appointed me to one I hadn't heard of, because spivak seems like a publicity hound, and I don't have any plans having my picture on a billboard.

I am sure he is a fine enough surgeon, but too much publicity for me.

Spivak is a legend. Having a chance to go with him I think is a great option. His seminar was very straight forward. He said, I'm going to tell you how it really is, and not try to sell you. He gave us a very sobering presentation about the challenges. He said he does 60% lap band and 40% Gastric Bypass today. (and I assume he will the Sleeve)

I had a one on one consultation with him as everyone did where we discussed how to deal with a hernia I have. He asked questions and listened with great patience. And, he has never lost a patient doing either GB or Lap Band and was first to do Lap Band in Texas.

His staff is highly recommended by his patients. I have spoken to many of them. Please go with whom you want to, but cast no dispersions on Dr. Spivak unless you have a good reason.

And Steve, I didn't see an ego at all. He did seem confident, but want him to be confident. Cocky? Not even close in my one meeting with him.