Dr. Samuel Wasser - Not very lap-band friendly

[Heimlichwaiting 0]

Sorry but I went to see him and he wouldnt even DISCUSS the Lap-band with me. He said someone of my size would only have results with the Sleeve or traditional by-pass surgery. When I told him I didnt believe in rewiring of body systems he got rather snarky with me and when I also pointed out that after 3-4yrs studies have shown the Band and the Bypass weight losses to be asbout equal with the only difference being you dont lose it all in the 1st 18months witha Band as you would with a Bypass. That seemed to absolutely tick him off and he said we had nothing more to discuss then and I said well if he wouldnt do it then who would? He half spat a name at me and left. He is a cut guy all the way and wants to have the people with the fastest weight loss for his walls/meetings. Sorry but its MY body and no one is going to force me into a procedure I dont want!

[123crod 170]

How much do you have to lose? I weighted 251 on the day of surgery and now 14 months later I am at 75 lbs lost. I might had done gastric bypass if I had the money, but I think the sleeve has pretty much the same loss as the band. Go to a different Doctor and get what you want. My doctor told me I would lose all my weight with gastric bypass and about 50% excess weight with band so I am passed that and still going so I think you should check out a nice Doctor. I used Dr Spivak in Houston and he has been great.

Cheri

[Moo 0]

That guy was a jerk I would for sure go get someone else's opinion... Doctors hate being told their line of thinking is wrong and this guy couldnt accept your wants/needs so i hope you dont go see this man ever again.. all i can say is god awful!