Please be careful with Dr Spiegel. I had lapband surgery and for 2 years vomited every time I ate. When I went to the cattle call to see him I was told everything was ok. This happened over and over for 2 years. I moved to Chicago and was admitted to the ER. I was malnurished and my band had been done wronge! It was completely flipped and I had to have emergency surgery to repair. the surgeon I have now is amazing and cant believe the mess he saw when he operated on me. Believe it or not, I would recommend the lap band but only with a great surgeon who is caring and will give you the time after surgery is complete at your post op and fill appointments. good luck and choose wisely.