Question:
Could anyone recommend a good WLS in the Houston Are? I have Aetna HMO.

   — Shelia J. (posted on May 5, 2002)

May 5, 2002
Adam Naaman is my sister's and my surgeon . His office is off of Frostwood across the street from Memorial City Hospital. His office staff is wonderful and were so great at helping with insurance approvals. They took care of everything for you. Best of luck to you.
   — cfstevens

May 5, 2002
Steven L. Glorsky, MD at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Medical School. 713-704-6025 He does Lap RNY and is very good/interested in post op care / follow-up.
   — BethVBG

May 5, 2002
I had my surgery with Dr. Dexter Turnquest. He is a great surgeon. Compassionate and friendly. He doesn't worry about a lot of unecessary tests like some surgeons do. My friend is still waiting for her surgery with another surgeon and I am post op down 45 pounds!
   — Melissa H.

May 5, 2002
I am having Lap RNY with Dr. Ferrari on Wednesday. He and 2 other surgeons work through NeWeigh. NeWeigh handles all of the insurance matters very efficiently and effectively. I have heard nothing but high praise for Dr. Ferrari.
   — Heather H.

May 5, 2002
Dr. Adam Naaman! I had a very difficult revision. Saw two other surgeons. One didn't even want to touch me with a 10 ft pole. The second was going to do it, cancelled twice (wasting many months of valuable time) the first cancellation the day before surgery. Dr. Naaman was the only one that seemd like he could do it and would do it. I have Aetna HMO and already had approval. Saw the doctor July 3rd and had surgery on July 18th, 2001. He's been wonderful.
   — Michele :.

May 8, 2002
Sheila, I am 8 days post op,,,my doc is Vorvit Wongsa, he works at Cy Fair hosp only,, and he and his office staff are great,,,he has at least 3 people in his office who work for him,,,he does lap rny,,,i was 343 preop,,he makes you lose 5 pounds before surg to show you are motivated,,i lost 13,,so weighed 330 on the morning of surgery,,,as of today (8 days later, i am at 308!!! My surg took 59 minutes,, they put flotrons on your legs that blow up and force the pooled blood in your legs back up,,,they give you small doses of heparin in your belly (small shot) to also prevent blood clots,,,it took me 6 wks to get in for my first appt because he is so popular,,but i called every day looking for a cancelation and got in one week earlier,,email me if you want more specifics,,I'm a nurse so i'm familiar with what goes on (somewhat),,,[email protected] Susie
   — Susie R.