I read the article you posted twice and you are wrong about Dr Gee.
Well I got banded by Dr Gee in July 2011, not at the 1-800, but at another surgery center in Beverly Hills where he also works at. I am happy to say that I have lost 47lbs. and still losing, because it WORKS!
My scars are very little I can only see three of them, I've nicked my legs shaving and these are about the same size.
Dr Gee was very professional and caring. After reading your article I cannot believe the horror stories you are blaming him for. The article states that he finished the surgery. The patient died after Dr Gee was done. It seems to me Dr Chau was the one having the problems. I did not go with the 1-800 center because of the other posts online too, but to imply Dr Gee is a horrible doctor is completely wrong. I went with Dr Gee because my girlfriend got her surgery by him. I trust him more than any articles that you can cut and paste. You just have to meet him and you will see that he is a surgeon who will make you feel comfortable and safe. I know I felt safe going into surgery with him and I am very happy with the results. When I told him I was referred by my girlfiend who got banded by him, he asked if my girlfiend was happy, and I said yes. He said that's all he cares about.