My brother was banded by Dr. Simpson and is currently in the hospital in Scottsdale with complications after a year of satisfactory weight loss. I'd say his experience with Dr. Simpson was similar--surgery went fine but follow up and support was non-existent. Please email me with the Dr. that you found (Tenley) that you found great care from (if she is in AZ as well). My brother is really in need of a good network of support and new doctor for follow-ups (assuming they decide he can keep his band after his surgery consult tomorrow).