Barix Clinics - Michigan Hospital
I really enjoyed my stay. The staff and nurses (Jill, Pat and Collen were my day, afternoon and night nurses) were great and they truly made me feel comfortable. Alot of the staff have had the surgery too, so that helps when the person on the other side of the bed, knows what your going through. I would recomend BTC to anyone persuing the RNY procedure. This is BTC's specialty! Plus the aftercare is good as well. You have the docs and dieticians working together at one facility and meeting your needs. The lifetime free support groups and follow up care can't be beat. I'm so impressed, I'm thinking of going to work for BTC, if they will have me! LOL
My first impression of Dr. Pop was he seemed to be sincere. He asked me why I want this surgery. My responce alerted him to have me think it over more. Circumstanses in my life at that time where not good. He felt as if I needed to come to this decision with a clearer head. He was right! I thank him for that advise. I liked his honesty and that he is not just in it for the money. He truly cares. He is upfront and to the point with a dry sense of humor. This is a treatment center that Dr P is affiliated with so there is much emphasize on aftercare. The clinic itself has a wonderful aftercare plan. The risks where clearly identified by Dr P. He gave my husband good advise about the aftercare just after surgery. Walk, Walk, Walk!!! Before and after surgery...
I will let you know how his bedside manner is after the surgery.
He was rough in the begining and I was having second thoughts about him, but I contacted a friend of mine and while talking to her I fond out that DR Poplawski did her surgery. He was very well informed and let me know everything I needed to know. My mother went with me and she want through this is Yiplani with another Doctor and she liked Dr Poplawski alot better he had drawed a picture showing actually what was going to be happening. I just got approved through my insurance after being on them for 3 months. Now I am just waiting for them to call me for a appointment to start everything. I want to have it around June so that I can be home with my kids for the summer.
Dr. Poplawski seems to be extremely competent. He explained the surgery very well. The office staff was very kind and efficient. Dr. Poplawski moved during my year-long wait to have this surgery. This made my trip to see him a little longer but a little more scenic. He moved from Ypsilanti, Michigan to the Holland, Michigan area. I'm not a surgeon or doctor or even a nurse so don't know anything about what kind of doctor he is as far as skills but from what I've heard, he's one of the best. Now that surgery is over, I can safely say, I would trust him with my life. Surgical competence and bedside manner are both exceptional.