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I spanked my kids when they were young, now that they are older (19 & 17) I still hit my 17 yr old when he get mouthy. He of course weighs me by about 80 lbs. But, do believe that discipline to the bottom is necessary when they are old enough to understand why they are getting spanked.

Spiegel only does surgery in Houston too.

UGH is a great facility, I wasn't a patient there but from people i speak to they love it. And actually Dr Spiegel is doing his fills in his office again. Unless you had surgery @ Physician's Surgicenter, otherwise you would have them there if your surgery was at Surgicenter. If at any other hospital then you would come into his office for your fills.

I do not work for him, and again I do apologize. I don't represent him in any way, I was making a statement. Don't bash a surgeon just because he isn't what YOU THOUGHT he should be. He is an excellent surgeon, although his bedside manner according to some of the other people on this thread leaves a lot to be desired, but usually the way a Dr conducts himself in the Consultation is usually the way he would conduct himself in the OR. Was he cordial, talkative, ect in the consultation? With me when I had my surgery the consultation was all of about 3 min. So, no I didn't expect any more from him in the OR. Sorry if this offended, but you know that Opinions are like other parts of your anatomy? Everyone has at least one, you're entitled to your opinion & I'm also entitled to mine. Again, I hope you find a Dr that fits better to your liking. Good luck!

Texas Cutie, I apologize if you were offended. I stand by what I say though, Dr Spiegel is available 24/7 for his patients as well. His cell phone # is located on the paperwork that you sign, also if you were to call the office during or after business hours his cell # is also available from either his office staff or on the after business hours recording. Sorry that your experience with him was so terrible. I hope you can find another surgeon to accomodate you. Good luck to you

T exasCutie, If you were experiencing problems, Dr SPiegel IS AVAILABLE 24/7 on his personal cell phone. My care from him has been fine, whether I work for him or not is not even a factor in this case. If you were in such pain then you should have ASKED for him specifically. Sorry you feel that your care was so lousy. But, maybe what you should do is re think what you say,

Carol, my personal experience with Dr Spiegel has been nothing but great. I had my band back in Mar 06, I lost my ideal weight the first 5 months after surgery. I have actually lost a little more since Christmas. I wouldn't trade him for anything, the only thing I regret is not doing the surgery sooner. I wouldn't call it a cattle call persay, he is very down to the basics of surgery, he has done more than 5000 surgeries & yes it is a classroom setting, the consult with him is maybe 2-4 min just depending on the amount of questions you may have for him (medical) etc, I haven't met Dr SPivak nor have I attended any of his seminars/etc. I feel I made the right choice!

Also after a fill, it seems that pushes any poop still around somewhere down there down & OUT! At least with me!

From what I understand UNIVERSITY GENERAL HOSPITAL will honor your IN NETWORK benefits. I would recommend EVERYONE I speak to to use UGH instead of 12 Oaks. It's a NEWER facility, cleaner & a State of the Art facility.The people are more professional in My opinion & it's like the Ritz Carlton of Hospitals. Visit their website @ www.universitygeneralhospital.com

If u don't mind me asking who is the Dr who did the surgery for you?

Not to sound like a broken record but, again Dr Spiegel did my surgery & the only problem I had was gas from NOT moving around like I was told to do. I haven't had any problems with anything, I've been pretty compliant with what I was told. As far as his fills,he is very good & very accurate. He is in & out in a matter of seconds!

In response to the NEVER having carbonated drinks. That isn't true, although I have tried to pour the drink into a glass & let all the FIZZ/BUBBLES disappear. Also, in order to get the MAXIMUM weight loss you should really follow the book/instructions that the Dr office gave you. I had my surgery 7 months ago & have NOT had any problems. I have already lost 55 lbs & still counting. Try to follow the rules, although at times it might be difficult.:clap2: