Spectrum Health Medical Group Lakeshore Bariatric Surgery Bariatric Center

I met Dr. Schram a ittle over 2 years ago. I was interested in weight loss surgery, but wasn't sure which one would be best for me. After completing a consultation with Dr. Schramm, I realized that gastric bypass would work best for me. The staff in the Holland office were very kind and informative- many of them having gone through the surgery themselves.

Dr. Schram prayed with me before the surgery, which then made any worries I still may have had disappear. The hospital staff in Ypsilanti was wonderful and accomodating- meeting with the nutritionist several times before I was discharged so that I had all of the necessary tools to be successful.

Since my surgery I've lost 170 pounds, and I have a whole new, active, rewarding life! Dr. Schram and his staff have been a contiuous support. The only regret that I have is that I didn't do this 20 years sooner!!

Dr. Foote's experience and talent speaks for itself. I chose him because he is an incredibly talented surgeon. What I found out was a caring human being. I had a rough time post op with nausea and hard time getting fluids down. My nurse called him while he was in surgery. He came down to see me after the surgery. He took the time to listen and understood how I was feeling. He reassured me and supported me. He was outstanding. My difficulties were from anesthesia.
I have recommended several people to Dr Foote and will continue to do so. Grand Health Partners is an outstanding practice. I feel very fortunate to have had him as my surgeon.
Dr Foote..... I LOVE my sleeve. I have never felt this healthy in my life. Thank you for giving my life back.

I would highly recommend Dr. Foote and Grand Health Partners. At my first meeting with him never did he seem rushed. He took plenty of time with me, answered all of my questions, and explained things very well. He even volunteered to write a letter to my ins company to request the particular surgery I wanted because he felt it best for me also. The ins company normally did not approve of this surgery except under special circumstances. Dr. Foote recognized the need, and managed to get it approved within a week. I can not say praise him enough. I trust him with my care completely.

I attended the seminar hosted by Dr Foote. He was very informative, passionate and patient as he went through all of the different procedures, pros & cons, risks & benefits, details of the before surgery and post surgery expectations. I decided I wanted him to be my surgeon. I only met with him once before surgery, but he made the best of that time. He wanted to make sure that I knew anything and everything there was to know, and answered ALL of my questions. The morning of surgery, he met with me again, making sure that if I had any questions or reservations that they were all addressed. My procedure went flawlessly and I've had no complications and very little pain. Even the day of surgery and the day after, there was minimal pain..just discomfort at one of the incision sites(larger one for removing my stomach). Otherwise, I used very little pain meds. To me, that's a compliment to Dr Foote and Randy PA, who assisted. I would recommend Dr Foote 100 times over.

Really glad I had Dr Foote and that his reputation proved true. He is so easy to talk to,very informative and a great surgeon. I had zero issues really. No nausea, no pain just discomfort a little bit but nothing that stopped me from walking,etc. I can swallow my daily pills no problem and had a great experience. I was in good hands and highly recommend Dr Foote and know he is there should I ever have any issues come up like gallbladder,etc.

I first met Dr Schram on April 11 of this year.
Being 3+ hours earily for my consult...The staff at Baritic clinic were welcoming, treating me with respect... What amazed me the most is the people there for the same reason. They shared their lives with me. Dr Schram's staff came to get me talked to me answered some questions, with Dr Schram coming down to see me about 10 minutes later.
Was I in shock.. Between surgeries.

WOW
still Just recieved letter from OHIP I was approved after 3 weeks....

Can't wait to see myself i that sun dress slimmer and healthier



It is Christmas 2007, I am 110 lbs down and if you go to my site you will see the difference.

I am healther, and every one says "OMG" "your so much happier, your eyes have a shine and full of bust and bubble.."

SO, Merry Christmas to All

And once again WHHHHHHHHA WHOOO

I liked Dr. Foote from the first time I'd met him at an informational seminar and things just got better from there. He is one of four surgeons at Grand Health Partners. The entire staff there is wonderful. Everything is under one office: surgeons, bariatrician, PA's, phone nurses, dietitians, behaviorists exercise physiologists and their store of specialty foods, protein drinks and vitamins specifically for weight lost surgical patients. They also handle non-surgical weight loss. Whatever you choose, it is a great team effort.

Dr. Foote performed my lap RNY in July 2009. I've had abdominal surgery before so I was expecting a lot of pain post op. It never happened. I had discomfort, but no pain. The day after discharge I walked an entire art fair, came home and took a nap and walked a mile later. He and his staff have taken excellent care of me.

In August of this year I called his office because I was doubled over with abdominal pain. They told me to go to Blodgett ER. They had called ahead and advised them I was coming. I got great care at the hospital, which kept in contact with Grand Health Partners. When they told me I had appendicitis, I asked them what's next. They said Dr. Foote was waiting to operate on me. When he heard I was in the ER he waited around even though he didn't have surgeries scheduled that day. He said in the beginning of my weight loss journey he'd always be there for me and he has been. I again had painless surgery. I went home Thursday and was driving on Friday and back to work on Monday.

Grand Health Partners offers surgical support groups twice a month at their office. They are recommended to both pre and post-op patients. They also have focus groups around the state lead by patients. They are adamant about helping us succeed and stress this surgery is a tool, not a cure. There are 2, 6 and 12-week f/u's along with 6, 12, 18 and 24 month f/u's then yearly. If someone starts to gain weight, they want to know at 5#'s not at 25#. If a person starts to have some emotional issues, the behaviorists are there to assist.

There is access to medical personnel 24/7. I know because I've had to call them after hours and on a holiday. Each time I was treated with care and concern even thought I was delving into their 'personal time.' They take care of emergencies and call you back. If your labs are out of whack they will call you for that too. They don't want to wait until your next appointment. They look at each person individually. While one person might be off meds earlier than the next, it's because that's what right for that person.

Dr. Foote and the entire Grand Health Partners team are excellent and I highly recommend them.

Dr was very attentive, medical staff was very professional and nice. Dr had alot of experience with this particular surgery.The hospital that was chosen performs bariatric surgeries only which is a plus. I think Dr. Schram would be a good doctor. I would prefer surgical competence and u can not be nice all the time. He is a very approachable doctor and willing to answer any questions asked of him.

When I first met with Dr Schram I was impressed with how personable he was with a room full of people. His explination of all the different procedures was easy to understand and very thorough. When it came to the one-on-one meeting it was no different. We talked about what procedure would work best for me and he answered all my questions, and beleive me I had a bunch. He didn't seem to be in a hurry to get on to the next patient, and in this day and age that impressed me.
My whole experience was made easy by he and his staff, like it was meant to be.

On the day of my surgery I was most impressed by his willingness to pray with me before the surgery. A prayer that I will never forget asking God to guide his hands through the procedure. This being the first time ever in my life that I had any kind of surgery, it made me so at ease.

Thank you Dr Schram !!!

I loved my Dr. and his office and staff. They are very friendly and on top of everthing and I felt very comfortable there!!! The hospital staff at Spectrum were AWESOME!!! They had marvelous bed side manners!!!! THANKS ALL FOR A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE!!