Texas Pork

Hello to everyone, I would like to hear from anyone who has used Dr. Felix Spiegel in Houston, Tx. I am doing my research before surgery. Have not set a date as of yet, want to get input about the doctor I am planning to use. Your input, good or bad, would be helpful in making my decision.:tt2: Thanks from Texas Pork.

Asherje, I don't know if you have been banded yet, I was banded 08/11/08 by Dr. Felix Spiegel. Things could not have gone better. I was up and walking the same day (and you should to). The more you walk (within reason) the better the outcome. I was not concerned with bedside manner. I went for experience. There's nothing wrong with good bedside manner but I would go with experience first. Texas Pork

Banded 08/11/08, could not have gone better . My thanks to Dr. Felix Spiegel. I was not concerned with bedside manner, I went with experience. I do have a question, It is my understanding that my first fill will not happen until the third week after the surgery. WHY the special diet for 1st, 2nd and 3rd week after surgery?

Thanks for the reply. It is good to get positive responses, helps to keep the worrying down. Best wishes. :teeth_smile:

Chad 2181, thanks for the info. I am glad that everything is working out for you. I will be having surgery at the Methodist Hospital in August. It is good to hear that your opinion of Dr. Spiegel is positive (especially since I am using him). Good luck with your progress and keep on keepin' on. Texas Pork :biggrin:

Thanks for replying, congratulations and best wishes.

Thank you for responding. Let me know how it goes. Best wishes.

Thank you for responding, although I was hoping for more response from those who have used Dr. Spiegel . Best of luck to eveyone in their journey to the new YOU .

As of this writing I am scheduled to have surgery August 2008. Nine years ago I had reflux surgery where they wrap the top portion of the stomach around the esophagus and stitch it together to prevent acid from going back up. I am told they will have to undo this procedure in order to install the band. I am concerned about my reflux coming back. Has anyone had reflux surgery before having the lap band put in place. Please tell me about it. Thanks dctk@earthlink.net

Thanks for the reply. Everyone's opinion will help with my decision.

My reflux could not be controlled with Nexium or any other med. Dr. said have the surgery soon before SERIOUS problems arose. I'm thinking he was referring to esophagus cancer. Thanks for the reply.