Dr. Terry Simpson - Banded by Dr. Simpson

[LavenderBrown 0]

I'm getting banded by Dr. S on Tuesday, December 21st (in two days!!). I live in Surprise, so I don't intend on going to the support groups (I really don't feel like driving an hour each way) but are there any on this side of the Valley?

Thanks!

[happygirl65 5]

I don't know for sure if there are, but you might check your local hospital...they have a support group in Flagstaff at my local hospital that is free and welcomes any WLS patient.

[happygirl65 5]

Had an excellent experience with Doctor Simpson doing my surgery. He and his staff are all so calm and professional it was an excellent experience and I felt well cared for ecery step of the way!!!

[azbtrfly 2]

I have surgery scheduled for March 8th with Dr Simpson. I live in Surprise as well so probably wont be making it to any of the support meetings. Do you know how many CCs the band is that Dr S uses? How was the recovery? I saw a post saying that those with the single incision had a longer recovery time.

[lifeisjustbeginning2011 11]

Haven't seen any posts lately - anyone around?

[BaileyRose 13]

Hey Chris!

I will be banded by Dr. Simpson sometime toward the end of next month. The staff there is great and I really like Dr. Simpson. So its been a good experience for you? any tips you could give me would be great!

I was banded by Dr. Simpson on April 21, 2009 and so far so good!

The office staff is super nice and Dr. Simpson is a pro at what he does.

I will get my first fill hopefully on June 2nd and cannot wait!

Anyone else out there banded by Dr. Simpson?

Chris

[lifeisjustbeginning2011 11]

Just a word of caution - I'm self pay, had been quoted the $13,500 price, and at the last minute, was told there was a $1,000 additional fee because I had sleep apnea and would have to have the surgery at a different center (Canyon) than the one next door (Surgical Specialty). I have MILD sleep apnea. This is something that I wrote on my paperwork from the very beginning. So, the all inclusive price is not always all inclusive. I had just paid 100% of my money, and within 10 minutes, it was all given back to me when I said I would not pay $1,000 more. I selected his office because they didn't have add on fees. Very sad. I shopped around A LOT before I selected him. Be careful. I decided on another center rather than being duped into paying more. It left a very bitter taste in my mouth. I hope you have a better experience.

Hey Chris!

I will be banded by Dr. Simpson sometime toward the end of next month. The staff there is great and I really like Dr. Simpson. So its been a good experience for you? any tips you could give me would be great!