I thought I wouldn't have to endure Bandsters Hell...I was wrong!

[Jenn Cooper 13]

I have Dr Wizman and due for surgery next week. I'm nervous as I've been trying to get confirm on date as he was switching surgical centers. My 'patient advocate' doesn't return emails and when I just called they said computers were down and they'd call me back. I put down $6,000 last week and they were able to cash check but I'm without answers. I like the Dr but customer service is a real concern for me. I feel I may need to look for a new physician and get my money back. Anyone know of a good physician in South Florida?

Aliciafl2014 did you go through Oband? That's where I had mine done and I had the same thing with my fill being cancelled because of the new surgery center. I LOVE Dr Wizman but I have had some concerns about everyone else. You can pm me if you would like to. If I could do it al over, I would go to Dr Wizmans practice Margate. He's one of the best surgeons down here but I've heard so many great things about the practice there vs. Oband. I did get my surgery quickly through Oband but they're raking my insurance over the coals with crazy billing and your customer service concerns are absolutely right. Hope that helps

[Aliciafl2014 57]

Yeah Jenn. I would have done the same especially as I'm close to his office. I am able to get in to surgery with another physician Tuesday. I wrote to oband this morning telling them I'm going with someone else and that I need my medical records and return of my deposit. Funny this email they responded to. They apologized but it's too late for me to continue to work with them. Either he has too many patients or their customer service stinks. I think it's a little of both. I'm just happy to finally move forward. I've been in a holding pattern so long with this.

[Jenn Cooper 13]

Yeah Jenn. I would have done the same especially as I'm close to his office. I am able to get in to surgery with another physician Tuesday. I wrote to oband this morning telling them I'm going with someone else and that I need my medical records and return of my deposit. Funny this email they responded to. They apologized but it's too late for me to continue to work with them. Either he has too many patients or their customer service stinks. I think it's a little of both. I'm just happy to finally move forward. I've been in a holding pattern so long with this.

Aliciafl2015 I'm so excited for you finally getting a date! Whoo hoo! That doesn't surprise me about them responding now. I've reached out to others as well so I'm hoping someone will take me too. I just can't wait any longer for them to keep stringing me along through this process. Fills are the whole purpose of the band! Good luck on Tuesday and let me know how you're doing and if you need anything. I'm 13 weeks out. Still learning too:) Good Luck

[JessS 25]

If I'm being bad with my carb intake my hunger surges with a vengeance. So when I'm feeling too hungry long term, I go back to a super dooper high Protein low fat, low carb, low sugar for a while and my hunger drops away. Make sure you're getting your multi and extra D + Calcium too.