Christus St. Elizabeth Bariatric Ctr., Beaumont, Texas

[hammer1 1]

Hi folks,

I too am from S.E. Texas and had my LB procedure done in May 07 by Dr. Spiegel who has an office in Port Neches and Houston. He is a top notch surgeon and his (yes his) hostpital in Houston was the finest I've ever seen.

That being said, that's where the boquets stop and the bricks start. He has terrible aftercare and just an awful staff (in Port Neches). The problem is that every person on his office staff are patients of his and have all done well with the lap band. Those folks make for great advertisment, but not always great employees.

There's good and bad news for Spiegel's local patients. The good news is he's now only open 1 day a week in Port Neches, so the "crumby" staff is gone bcause he brings people from Houston with him .............and the bad news is, he's now only open 1 day a week in Port Neches, so if you need anything and it's not on a Monday, you have to go to Houston.

His aftercare is so bad that I tried to switch to Christus St. E, but they wanted $1500 just to be part of their support group, so I thought I'd try it on my own for a while.

Anyway, I'm glad to run into some local folks on this forum and hope you all will do well.

Talk to yall soon,

Hammer:thumbup:

Edited August 18, 2008 by hammer1

[soon2be 0]

I am glad to know another person form SE TX on here! Have you asked Dr. Hahn's office if you could attend their support group meetings? They are also in Mid County. I wish you all the best!

[jerrafaye 0]

I am so sorry to hear that! I am waiting on the approval from my insurance co. I wish you the best. I have been watching the father, son team on BIG MEDICINE (Garth Davis). They are in Houston, also Dr. Spivak seems to have a good reputation. Keep me posted and I'll do the same!

well, what's the status with your process? I have a doctor's appt on the 15th for garth davis in houston. we shall see what happens? I hope these stupid hurricanes don't mess anything up for us. keep me posted.

[soon2be 0]

Well, I am still waiting for approval. They thought it would go much faster, but not for me!!!! I have steadily gained as I have waited, worried and planned for this surgery. I guess I will really be ready when i get the o.k. Good luck with your appt. Maybe I'll see you on T.V.!!!!

[Ara 1]

Glad to meet SE TX bandsters, I'm to be banded at Beaumont Surgical by Dr. Hahn Oct. 3. I've done all my testing yesterday so hope everything will go smoothly.

[jerrafaye 0]

Well, I am still waiting for approval. They thought it would go much faster, but not for me!!!! I have steadily gained as I have waited, worried and planned for this surgery. I guess I will really be ready when i get the o.k. Good luck with your appt. Maybe I'll see you on T.V.!!!!

Well how is it going? My surgery has been approved now I am just waiting for the scheduler to call me to schedule it. I really though this process would go faster. i am so ready for the surgery. I can't wait.

[waiting4 0]

Did you ever get your money back?

I do not know how common paying $1000 up front is, but I have an appointment in Beaumont and wanted to know "what if the same thing happens to me?" I would CRY!!!

[carissarenae1986 0]

Hey, I know that this forum started about a year ago but I just stumbled across it and noticed I have alot in common with all you guys. I am from Beaumont, I started the lapband journey with Dr. Speigel. I decided not to use him and went with Dr. Hahn. I have United Healthcare Insurance and was approved in Feb 09, had surgery on March 9, 2009 at the Medical Center in Port Arthur. Dr. Hahn is leaving his practice and moving, so now I will be going to St. Elizabeth Bariatric Center for my aftercare and fills. It's good to see other folks from SETX, I would love to hear from you and see how things are going. I don't know anyone else who has had this surgery and would like to know people in my area. Oh and By the way if you did end up having surgery with Dr. Hahn and want to start going to the bariatric center for your fills they are waiving the 1500.00 enrollment fee for his patients.

[harklessl 0]

MY name is Lawrence Harkless, I am seeking information about Lap Ban Surgery with your firm.io would like to know if you accept Medicare/Supplemental Insurance for the procedure, and if so would you please contact me at (409)273-3238. I am very interested in having this procedure done. If you can help me in getting this done i am very greatful. Thank you kindly