Spectrum Health Medical Group Lakeshore Bariatric Surgery Bariatric Center

12/13/02 Have had the initial consult. Have to say I was favorably impressed. As I am "on my own", I really want it to be a lap proceedure and he is willing to try, no guarantees. He was able to answer all of my questions, felt that he took time to listen and valued me as a person.

12/5/02 Dr. Schram is a very caring and warm person. He was very thorough in discussing every aspect of my surgery. He made sure all questions I had were answered as well. I am glad he is my surgeon, god bless him.
His office staff was great. Very helpful and friendly. I couldn't believe the restroom facilities and how "equipped" and conveniently set up for obese patients. I know that sounds kind of corny, but you all know what I mean I am certain. It will be so great in a few months not to "squeeze" around those darn restroom doors that open inward everywhere else ya go!! haha

I met with my surgon today and I am approximately 8-12 weeks pre-op. Dr. Foote was Very personable; serious and direct, but appeared genuinely concerned and sensitive to the needs of his patients. He took time to explain the procedure and it's risks as well as it's benefits. The office staff at MMPC is incredibly helpful and supportive! I met with Dr. Osbourne (Internist) first and was very impressed with her. She was down-to-earth and was even knowledgable about my blood disorder (which is rare..the doctor knowing anything about it, not the disease). The office has oversize chairs and exam tables for those of us who have yet to become formerly fluffy. I have to admit that I was leary of this practice, based mostly, I would imagine on the fact that Priority health referred me to them, but have been impressed more and more with every contact. There is a lot of planning involved and they appear to have a comprehensive after-care program.

MY SURGEN WAS DR.FOOTE WITH MMPC IN GRAND RAPIDS. I LIKED HIM SINCE THE FIRST TIME I MET HIM. I HAD COMPLICATIONS AFTER SURGERY AND HE MADE ME FEEL LIKE I WAS HIS ONLY PATIENT. HE TOOK THE TIME TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS MY FAMILY OR I HAD. I WOULD REFER HIM AS A DOCTOR TO ANYONE CONCIDERING SURGERY.

I met with Dr. Schram on 10/30. He was great, listend to everything I had to say. I feel great with the choice of surgeons I made.

I was refered to Dr. Foote beacause he assaisted with my mother surgery in the beinging of the year. He impresses me he remembers names of all his patients and cares even if he sees u in a waiting room and he comes and sees u before and after surgery.

I had Dr.Schram as my surgeon from Grand Haven and he is awesome. My first impression of him was what a warm and caring person with excellent doctor patient relationships. My impression of him never changed over time, I just have to say that he is incredible!! Dr.Schrams office staff are also warm and caring and they are so helpful whenever you call with questions or problems that you may have. As far as future patients I would recommend him to anyone that is considering the surgery, you will not be disappointed in him what so ever, and if you are it would be a huge surprise to me as I am sure to many others also. Dr.Schram and his staff are there to help you if you need them and you should never hesitate to call to talk with them, the aftercare program is very easy to follow and if you do what you are asked to do your recovery will go much much smoother. I went for my 2 week check up and I didn't even feel like I had major surgery 2 weeks prior. Dr.Schram and his staff will take all of the time you need when you are in the office so don't feel like you are wasteing their time because you are not. I would rate Dr.Schram from a scale of 1 to 100 at 110 or better. As far as the risks for the surgery he made my sister and I feel very comfortable that the fatality rate was very very low, and that was never a worry of mine to begin with. One other thing, Dr.Schram is a fine christian man and he prayed with myself and my sister before we went into surgery and that was such a warm and awesome experience and he even holds your hand while he is praying for you. One last thing I can say is if you are considering the WLS surgery and you are ready to make the change in your life, go fo it, it is so worth it. ~Kathy~

10-28-02 - I met Dr.Foote this morning at MMPC in Grand Rapids, Michigan and feel that my surgery will be in capable hands. He was very professional as well as amiable, answered all my questions and explained what my entire process would consist of including possible complications.

There isn't nothing bad about this doctor as he is one truly GREAT doctor. He not only cares about his patients but he makes them feel like they are special and just not an number.

When I first met Dr. Schram, I saw this kinky skinny doctor and was wondering why he was doing this surgery. After talking to him more, I could really sense he cared about people and was concern about them and wasn't in it for the money.

Dr. Schram office staff is one of an kind, each is very helpful and willing to go out of their ways to help you and answer any questions you might have.

There is nothing I do not like about him. He is truly an gift from god and he has the magic hands to help regain someone's life.

The only thing people should know about Dr. Schram is that he truly cares about them as an person and he see them each different and very important. Dr. Schram is an family man and very much believes in God. I was very impress with him before going into surgery that he asked my family if they mind if he did an little prayer for me, I was so touch by that and so was my family.

Dr. Schram is very much into aftercare and long term care. He is there from day one and to the end. He will not let you down as your doctor.

He has both an dietian on staff which you meet with on an regular basic but also has supports groups that people can attend and hear from other of his patient who went through the surgery.

Aftercare to him is very important, and you kind of sign an contract stating you know what you are getting yourself into and he would be there to answer any and all questions, either it being six months post op or 20+ years.

Dr. Schram said all the side affect and all the risks involved and was willing to answer all my questions.

Overall, Dr. Schram is an 10+++++ with great bedside manner's and his surgical competence is very superior!

I was very impressed with Dr. Foote at my consultation. He was very professional but very personable at the same time. I feel very comfortable with him doing the surgery. He is fairly new at doing the surgeries but has been trained by the best in Grand Rapids and worked alongside both Dr. Scholten and Dr. Baker. He was very thorough and made me very comfortable.I would rate his bedside manner a 10++. He also told me his mother in law had gastric bypass surgery.
post surgery........ what can I say? Dr. Foote is Wonderful!!! He takes every precaution and is very thorough. I am so glad I went with him even though he hasn't done a lot of surgeries yet by himself, he is sooooo competent!