Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recomendations in the metro detroit area.



Recommended Posts

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for a Dr in the Metro Detroit area, does anyone have any recomendations?

I have BCBS insurance if that makes a difference.

TIA

Gilly

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for a Dr in the Metro Detroit area, does anyone have any recomendations?

I have BCBS insurance if that makes a difference.

TIA

Gilly

Gilly, don't know of any in the Metro area, but I HIGHLY recommend Port Huron. They are a center of excellence, have a staff dedicated to lap band patients and the docs there have done almost 2,000 lab band surgeries. I have BCBS PPO insurance and was approved without any problems.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks for the reply... Port Huron is only 90 minutes away we go camping there often (in fact have just come back).

I will certainly look into that.

Congrats on your weight loss so far.

Gilly

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks for the reply... Port Huron is only 90 minutes away we go camping there often (in fact have just come back).

I will certainly look into that.

Congrats on your weight loss so far.

Gilly

Gilly... I travel 4 hours to get to Port Huron and it's worth every minute to me to have peace of mind that I'm getting the best care from very experienced doctors and staff. They are all wonderful and extremely competent and caring.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I second the recomendation for Port Huron. I live 1 hour 40 minutes away and it is worth the drive. The hospital staff was wonderful right down to the man in the coffee shop. You can tell that they take great pride in what type of environment their patients enter.

It was very easy yet informative and there is always someone available for questions if you have one. I have heard great things about both Doctors. I have Dr. Boutt. He is great, wonderful bedside manner.

I would look into going here.

We too go camping in Port Huron. We stay at the KOA.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am a Dr. Boutt patient also at Port Huron. I love it there. I live in Lansing so I have a 100 mile drive each time. I enjoy going and receive great care while I'm there.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Gilly, I too live in the Metro Det. area. I will be having my surgery on July 9th, about another 2 1/2 weeks or so, with Dr. Deol in Sterling Hgt. I will be having it at Beaumont / Troy. I feel very confident with her. I know some have wrote about her extra costs, but for me, I like the fact that I will be going to once-a- month support group meeting I had to pay for facilitated by her dietician and psychologist. I am not sure about how others are run. She and her office staff are very reasuring, calming and pleasing to work with. I would highly recomond her. Good luck where ever you choose.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I had mine done by Dr Kevin Krause in Royal Oak, at Beaumont Royal Oak. I'm very pleased with both my doctor and the hospital. I get my first fill July 16, anxiously waiting for that. If you'd like any more info, feel free to pm me.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi Gilly, I had mine done at the Barix clinic in ypsalanti, They have an entire Hospital dedicated to weight loss surgery. Check it out Barixclinic.com

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi Gilly,

I also had my band done by Dr. Deol in Sterling Heights. I have nothing but great things to say about her entire practice. She is a wonderful person and I truly believe she has her patients' best interests in mind. My hospital stay at Troy Beaumont was great as well. Great nursing care!

Maria

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Maria, Glad to hear your stay at Troy, Beaumont was a good experience. I hope mine will be equally as well in 2 weeks. I too think Dr. Deol is a wonderful person/ doctor... can't say enough about her... keep up the great work.

Karen

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Barix Clinic in Ypsylanti Michigan did Gastric Bypass on my dear friend (she didnt' qualify for Lap band which they also do there)

Her Dr. Kam was excellent, and she'd do it all over again... no regrets whatsoever... she has lost 68 lbs. since Feb surgery.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×