Surgeon in Houston,Tx for Lap Band

[123crod 170]

So glad you got to meet Dr Spivak. He really is great! I think what I like about him is that he does his own fills. He put the port in and he know where it is so always gets it with no pain or trouble. Brenda I think is his office manager and did a small unfill for me one day when he was on vacation. Everyone there is so nice. He also always does floro as he has one in his office. So many surgeons do not and people have to go to the hospital to get one. I like knowing when I left his office after every fill we had looked at the band and knew everything was okay.

Cheri

[pennreporter 12]

Also, another comment from Dr. Spival to my daughter when she had her surgery....that the two most important things with the band are the placement of the port and the placement of the stitches to hold the band in place (the flap they make), that that's where the experience and knowledge of teh surgeon comes into play. (Clearly my first surgeon didn't have a clue)...I'm sure the other doctors the other poster has mentioned are probably okay too...but to me if you can get the best for around the same price, why not. But I will say Houston has some of the best surgeons around, hands-down, not just bariatric. So whoever you decide to go with, as long as they're experienced, you'll be good. (I should have listened to my own advice two years ago.) :)

[Duky 0]

Hi!

I have decided to get the Lap Band, but I am self pay because of an insurance exclusion . I am still in the surgeon hunting stage. Does anyone have any suggestions? I am considering Dr. Terry Scarborough or Dr. Ken Hollis. I am sooo nervous but excited at the same time. I am so tired of being alive but not living! Hopefully I'll be one of the "banded" in April.

Both have good reputations. I used Dr. Hollis and I love him. He and his staff are so supportive and encouraging. Do what they say and you will do great !

[options123 3]

I am similar to you self pay tired of existing and not living. I am chosing dr. Spivak. He is outstanding to me. I actually met a patient of his from 10 years ago. I heard good things about Terry. Good luck.