Spectrum Health Medical Group Lakeshore Bariatric Surgery Bariatric Center

I will be visiting with Dr. Schram on February 21. So far, Sue Ewing is the only person I have been in contact with at the BTC in Ypsilanti, MI. And she has been absolutely wonderful---friendly, informative and extremely helpful.

Feb. 25, 2003

I met with Dr. Schram on 2/21. He was very pleasant and easy going at first introduction and throughout the consultation. Everyone at the center was wonderful and made me feel at ease. I especially enjoyed talking with Dawn---it was nice to see and talk with someone who had been through the surgery and had many of the same feelings.
Dr. Schram and I talked about the surgery, risks, aftercare and went through my list of questions together. I have researched this for years and am pretty informed, but he did answer all of the questions I had completely. I definitely give him a 10 so far.

Bedside manner and surgical competence I believe are of equal value---I firmly believe the patient has to trust and feel comfortable with the person who is cutting him/her open. However, if I had to make a definite choice of either--or, I would have to choose surgical competence. But this will not be the case, because Dr. Schram definitely possess' both qualities:)


4/7/03

Because BTC is no longer accepting BCBS, I have had to change surgeons. I have an appointment with Dr. Wood in Warren on April 24. Because I have been approved already and was scheduled for surgery May 1 with BTC, I am hoping this will go quickly. I like what I have read about Dr. Wood in other people's profiles.
4/14/03

It has been a bit since I have up-dated. I now am having my surgery at BTC with Dr. Schram because they added another day. I am thrilled. My surgery is still May 1. By next week, I am sure I will be getting nervous.

4-13-03 Dr. Foote did my surgery Dec. 6th 2002. I had it lap. I was back to work after 4 weeks.He Explained everthing to me until I understood. He was very good to my family also. A friend of mine also had Dr. Foote. She told me he was quite young but reasured me that everything would be ok. After meeting with Dr. Foote she was right. I felt very comfortable with him. He was a very compationate. The office staff was very nice only had one problem with a schedule. They forgot to write it in the books. (OOPS) He did not just tell you good things about the surgery but also told you all the bad things too. He was honest in everything he told me. Dr. Foote came in to see me and my boyfriend before surgery and after and seen me the day I left making sure I was ready to go home. The after care is a real good thing. They make sure you are doing everthing right. I recently got an oppertunity to be on a T.V. commercial with the dietitian. That was neat. I rate Dr. Foote a 10+ he was wonderful and I would like to thank him so much for giving me my life back. Thanks Dr. Foote!!!!

Dr. Schram is incredibly cute. Not sure that has anything to do with his surgical skills...but thought it was worth mentioning.

For me as time was getting closer to have this surgery I was getting more and more nervous. The day of the surgery I was extremely nervous but Dr. Schram was very nice and calmed me down and he even prayed with my family and I before I went in. It seemed to just calm me right down. I realized afterward that the Lord had lead me just to the right dr. for me. After surgery he was so nice and just really a great guy! No regrets at all.

One of my dear friends had her surgery in Sept/02. I met Dr.Foote in the hospital I had alot of questions about the surgery, he sat and talk with us for about an hour or so.He made me feel so comforable. Then I knew I wanted the surgery, and for Dr. Foote to do it.

Dr. Schram seemed to be a nice guy. I had heard some good things about him from others. I found my first appointment was very informative. He took the time to explain things to me.

His staff was all smiles, and they were all very helpful. I was very comfortable being at his office.

Dr. Foote is wonderful! I liked him as soon as I met him and I have never had any experience with him to change that opinion. His office staff was very efficient in scheduling many extra tests I needed pre-op and they got all the authorizations from my HMO without me getting involved at all. He was excellent at the hospital! He came to see me 5 times while I was in during my 3 day postop stay and intervened for me immediately when some of his orders for me were not carried out promptly. His office does have a structured preop and postop program, but I never felt anonymous there. I was always treated very individually.
You'll like Dr. Foote - surgical competence and really nice man!

My first impression of Dr. Foote was that I am older than he is...I'm 28 years old. Any nervousness I may have had quickly dissipated because the man knows what he's doing! Dr. Foote is kind, reassuring, and best of all, extremely capable. He puts you at ease and is very patient for any and all questions you may have. The nurses and the PAs are all wonderful too. Todd and Randy are both great. Aftercare and adherence to the program is an essential part of this new life we are creating and MMPC has all the tools necessary to help us be successful in our new and improved lives. I am thrilled that I had Dr. Foote as my surgeon and would highly recommend him to anybody!

Dr. Schram is awsome!!!! He really makes you feel comfortable. even though i was extremly nervous. Dr. Schram did my sister and 3 other people i know. None of them had any complications or problems with anything. His office staff is wonderful. There was nothing that i didn't like about him. He really lets you know that you are only given a tool that the real work comes from you and the aftercare for life. When Dr. Schram talked about risk he let me know that the risk were similar to any stomach surgery. I would rate him at 100%. cute as well=)

Dr Schram took his time and didn't rush through my first appointment with him. He explained all the risks of the surgery and made sure I understood everything. He did an excellent job on my surgery. His office staff is very nice and helpful.