I got back on the horse after being screwed royally by my first lap band dr. Decide to go with Dr. Holliver since I want the single incision, no scars. This is what made me decide to go throgh all this again, I saw my spring break vacation photos I look like a beached whale. I hope this dr doesn't bail before surgery like the last now I have to worry about this the whole time. I was niave the first time now my eyes are open. My husband is still against it as are all my family. Oh well.

One other thing I want to mention this dr. has no malpractice history which makes me feel alot better not like the other idiot.

Saw new lap band doc of course he knocked the first one I really do not think this one will be intimidated by husband like the last. Ijust need to do 2 tests the other one did not require. Can schedule surgery 3 weeks after he gets the results and does a physical. Problem I am terrified of doctors and totally do not trust them. Pray I never get sick and need one. I think Dr. holover is a better dr, surgeon, person but I'm still apprehensive. The office was just way more professional, more what I'm used to.

I saw Dr. Holover and wasn't happy with him or his staff. Whenever I called to ask questions I was treated as if I was bothering them, and I didnt call often. I was alone in my entire process. No one told me what I should do and when I should do it. I knew nothing about the process and no one did anything to help change that. Eventually I gave up and no one ever called me to catch up with me or ask why I hadnt come back after I had finished 90% of the tests I had to complete before surgery. They were receiving all of my results. Why weren't they wondering where I was and why they hadn't heard from me? Not one phone call. Dr. Holover is just another Dr. who sees dollar signs when he sees fat people. I ended up going to Dr. Paayal Mehta in Patchogue and from my 1st consult to surgery day it was 2 1/2 months. They helped me with EVERYTHING and I never once felt like I was a pest to any of them. Her staff is wonderful and Dr. Mehta is a patient, sweet woman. 2 days after surgery I was in a lot of pain and instead of shrugging me off and telling me it was normal they asked me to come to the office so I could be seen by Dr. Mehta. I love her and I am so happy my friend reccommended her. But...I hope you have/had a better experience with Dr. Holover and his staff. Lots of luck in your journey.