Has anyone been banded by Dr. Chang at Citizens Bariatric Center/Victoria TX? Let me know if you have and your opionions of course! Thanks, Shawn

I just received a call from Dr. Chang's office. He is taking a leave of absence as his son is VERY ill. I've read on one of the message boards that he has leukemia. Poor guy... They said it will be at least 6 weeks until he might get back. I'd like to wait but I think I'll do some more research and find another doctor. My consult was June 22nd. Thanks for the response.

I don't know what part of Texas you're at, but a good Lap Band surgeon is here in Houston, Dr. Hadar Spivak...I'm scheduled for my procedure June 28th!!

Dr. Spivak is great. He did my band on June 1st.

Thanks for the replies...I have a consult on July 6th w/ Dr. Chang. I'll let everyone know how it goes! Shawn

Well, I did my consult among other things (nutritionist, psych eval., and group). Dr. Chang's staff was excellent and very friendly. Dr. Chang was direct and to-th-point, as expected. I felt confortable with his skills and experience. I've done my homework as well. The insurance paperwork was to be sent out. I've decided to go with Dr. Chang vs. Dr. Spivak, in Houston, as the distance that I have to travel is less to Dr. Chang's. Although I believe Dr. Spivak is a wonderful choice as well....

Dr. Chang did say that he wouldn't do the surgery if I gain ANY more weight. I am not too worried about that, as I tend to be a slow and steady gainer....Although, my luck I'll be downing the calories due to anxiety.

Well, just an update. I love this message board.

Shawn

Nana, you are doing awesome on the band! You must feel amazing at this point. Have you been mostly good with your eating...protein first, staying away from junk, etc?

Shawn