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Guest RDuck73

I am new to this site. Great information! I just got my 1st appointment 5/25 with Dr. Spiegel in Port Neches. Anyone using this Dr. with Aetna PPO insurance? Also,if you are currently using this Dr.,what are did you think about the overall surgery?

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Rickol D.

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Hello RDUCK73! I just had surgery on the 28th of April with Dr.Spiegel.I really like him and his workers. I am glad I had the surgery and its not bad at all. When you get there you'll fill out paper work and you will see Mellissa.Then she will weight you and ask some questions on the papers yoiu filled out.Then Dr.Spiegel will come in and look a your stomach.Then you will go to his office and he will show you and tell you about the lap band surgery.If you can thank of any question write them down and asked him that day.He will answer them.Good Luck and keep us posted.

Joyce Frederick

4/28/04 banded

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Just wanted to welcome you to the site Rickol... good luck with everything!

Darcy

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Guest RDuck73

Thanks Kelly,I just sent you a message.I have a few personal questions about things.If you wish to reply my email is on the PM.

~Rickol D.~

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