has anyone had surgery at barix clinx???? I am scheduled to be banded on dec 1

at barix clinix...you probably seen the comercials.. they specialize in bariatric surgery only...

I had an orientation at Barix in Ypsi MI yesterday. I am from Toledo area. So far so good. Dr. Schram met w/me one on one. He instructed me to lose 10-15#'s for fatty liver. He wants a Pulmonary function test and documentation from my Cardiologist that I can tolerate the surgery. He said he wants my asthma under complete contol before he would consider surgery. Barix insurance dept is going to submit referral to Paramount insurance co. He has a good reputation. There is a site for Barix on Obesityhelp.com . They have facilities in MI and OH. There are testimonies from patients who have had the surgery. They just started doing the Lapband. Dr. Schram has done about 80 since May. He works at both MI Barix clinics. Tthe facility looked good. He stated he has done thousands of surgeries (ByPass) and has never lost a patient yet. If I get approved I will feel comfortable going to Barix.

Good Luck w/your surgery

Sandy

Do you know if Barix clinics will do fills for surgeries done outside of the country? I have the name of a doctor in Akron-Dr. Chlysta-but have not contacted him yet.

My only concern would be if there are any complications where would you go? Barix is essentially an outpatient facility. Please ask the doctor what hospital would care for you if you had complications.

I just had my consulation there on Wednesday and am waiting to hear back from my insurance company. I went to the one in Columbus. Is that the one you are referring to? Please let me know how it goes.

Hi is good to know there are others waiting to be banded on the columbus area. I do not know anyone who has the lap band. All the persons on my job have the gastric bypass. I think the lap band are not too popular around my job. I am waiting for may insurance too. My experience on Barix was wonderful although they do not have anybody banded to talk too. This site help me a lot to understand the before and after detail. :Bunny

Can anyone tell me how the Barix Clinic insurance department works? Does your PCP in anywhere or do they do all submissions of your insurance paperwork?

Thanks!