Your New Self - DMC Weight Loss Solutions Bariatric Center

I met with Dr. Webber 2/14/03. I had several questions, which he took the time and patience to answer fully. He was friendly, open, and easy to talk to. One thing that I really like about this surgeon is that he performs his surgeries with another surgeon, Dr. Carlin, both highly trained. They will both be there during surgery, which increases my confidence level that much more. They are both youngish and energetic and seem to really enjoy helping people and improving upon their knowledge and expertise. His staff was friendly and seemed to really enjoy their jobs. They have the right idea for patient support - they offer an intro seminar which was informative and gave us an opportunity to meet the surgeon, dietician, and program manager. They have a support group for pre and post ops which is excellent. Plus the on-staff dietician gets rave reviews in her support for post -op patients. I'm glad I made the decision to go to Dr. Webber and Dr. Carlin - now comes the trials of trying to get insurance approval!

I met with Dr. Wood on 12/28/02 and he seems extremely confident and knowledgeable. One of Dr. Wood's staff is Amy and she is the absolute best person to have on your side. She helped smooth everything along for me. Dr. Wood described all the aspects of the operation. He made sure to state all the risks that may occur and what the likelyhood of these risks occuring. My surgery is scheduled for 1/2/03 so I will let everyone know later how everything went.

Dr. Wood is a cool guy. He's intelligent, friendly, and seems competent. (Though I haven't had surgery yet so I can't say.) He's striving to make the Detroit Medical Center one of the top bariatric centers in the country. I'm very honored to be one of his patients. He formerly operated out of Bi-County Hospital in Warren, MI. I'm glad to say I'll be having my surgery at Harper Hospital instead. I haven't heard really great things about patient treatment at Bi-County.
Dr. Wood greatly stresses aftercare, and says that you are a patient for life. He doesn't like patients to deviate from the strict dietary guidelines he's set up. He was willing to answer all of my questions, and treated me as if I were a person, not just a patient. I did feel slightly rushed, but that's the treatment I usually get from doctors.
I felt mislead at first because one of his staff said that Dr. Wood was on my insurance company's list of doctors. That turned to be untrue. Currently, he only accepts three insurers. Of course mine wasn't one of them.
Additionally, some of his staff are young, boistrous and unprofessional, but they do seem willing and able. Perhaps that's all that matters.
So far I've been surprisingly happy with my trip through the bariatric world. I was expecting people to be a lot less helpful. We'll see what I have to say once I'm on the other side.

Dr. Michael H. Wood is one of the nicest surgeons I've ever met. He really cares about his patients and he loves what he does. I rate Dr. Wood as the best in his field!!!!!!

I thought of him as one that cared for his patients and was very experienced in his field.




I was a little frustrated because I was ready for the surgery and he told me I had to lose a hundred pounds first. I now see that it was for my safety and his piece of mind.

His office staff was always very helpful, courteous, and understanding.

I have absolutely no qualms about him or the relationship I have with him.

When you meet him know that the surgery is what you want and be ready to do whatever he asks of you.

He tells you that you have to follow the diet and instructions to the letter or you went through the surgery for nothing.

You will receive a whole packet of information and diet to follow.

Dr wood came out and told us all the risks, aside from having seminars, in which he touched base on some of the risks. He came out and told my wife and I that I had to lose the weight in order to have the surgery to eliminate some of those risks.

He is top-notch.

He is highly skilled and after surgery he would come in and make me feel great.

Dr. Wood is a wonderful man and a great surgeon. He has quiet strength and intellect. My impressions of him have not changed over time. The office staff is friendly, knowlegeable, and supportive. Dr Wood is honest and realistic about the surgery and what it can do to help you win the battle with fat. However, he quickly reminds and teaches us that the surgery is a "tool" which we must learn to use along with other behavioral and lifestyle changes. Aftercare is stressed by
Dr. Wood and his entire staff. I don't know what a structured aftercare program looks like and how it functions. There are monthly support group meetings and the websites. Dr. Wood is clear about the risks of surgery and does all the necessary prelimnary testing before performing the bypass. In fact, I got impatient with the diagnostic tests [colonoscopy and END] that had t be done to rule out any bleeding because my hematacrit and blood were low. Dr Wood is a great surgeon. Both his surgical competence and bedside manner are good. My experience has been nothing but positive. I had no pain after the surgery; and I had the epidermal anesthesia. I was able to sit up in bed and dangle my feet the night of surgery. I highly recommend this form of anethesia and pain management. The day the epidermal was removed I had some discomfort and a little pain but after a few hours I felt fine.

Dr. Wood came across as a very nice caring person. He explained everything in great detail.

His staff on the other hand are not the friendliest people you want to meet. They don't call you back after you leave messages. The patient rep I had never called me to update me or anything. Any contact I had with her I had to call.

I think future patients should know that this paticular surgery he does which is the Sapala-Wood Micropouch gastric bypass was co-created by him. And that was a big part in my decision to have him as my surgeon. How can you go wrong with the doctor that co-created it?

He does emphasize the aftercare. He wants to see you two weeks after, and they have their own vitamins and supplements that they want you to use.

He didn't pretend there were no risks. He explained them fully, but he also gives his and his other surgeons track records. All the statistics and everything.

My surgery is on Nov. 26, 2002, but so far I rate him a 10 on a scale of 1-10.

I have complete confidence in Dr. Edleman and he is a fine surgeon in bothmannerism and skill. My first impression of Dr. Edleman was that he had much compassion for my situation and put his heart and soul as well as his high expertise into helping his patients. He is truly one of a kind! As well as an asset to medical technology.

well i am so excited, i finally met with dr. wood, and he seems to be everything that i have heard about him. he is a wonderful man and if i had any fears before i met him, they are gone now. he was very knowledgable about his surgery which he should be because he invented the micro pouch, and he is very confident and very kind. he told us all the statistics regarding any complications during and after surgery, his success rate is VERY high and his percent of complications is almost none. so i feel very confident as to my choice of surgeon.
Dr. Wood will also follow my progress throughout the rest of my life, he is very adamant about follow up care.
dr. wood was awesome throughout my surgery stay, he is an incredible doctor, and surgery went with flying colors.

He is wonderful. Very knowledgable. Easy to talk to.
No change.

The absolute best.

No dislikes at all. My contact went out of her way to help.
She does her best for everyone.

She tells everyone not to hesitate to call if you have any questions.
Great packets with info. Groups sessions were a little too large for me.

Addressed all questions with complete and honest answers on terms I could understand.
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Surgical competence is most important. But, he is outstanding in both.