Which Michigan VSG surgeons are the best?

debby01 · May 30, 2011

I also went to Barix in Ypsi. My surgeon was Dr Poplawski. LOVE HIM and his staff. They have been there for me every step of the way, they are available to me 24/7 and as To Be Thin said, they only do WLS so they all really know what their doing and they take care of teaching you everything you need to know to be successful and provide you with a nutritionist as well. I also had BCBS and they covered my surgery 100% thankfully but my BMI was alot higher than yours.

Did you have VSG surgery? I thought Barix Clinic in Ypsi didn't do many VSGs.

mjb123 · May 30, 2011

Did you have VSG surgery? I thought Barix Clinic in Ypsi didn't do many VSGs.

Yes, I had the VSG. They are doing many these days now that it is as easily accepted as the lap band and RNY by insurance companies. In my nutritional class there was about eight of us that day and 6 were going to be sleeved.

wendy1974 · May 30, 2011

I'm getting sleeved by Dr. Bacal at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn. My surgery date isn't until July 5th, but I can tell you from the few times I've met with him, he's a very nice guy & very knowledgeable of the various types of bariatric surgery. Also, his office staff are great. Very funny & personable, while being professional and explaining everything that's going on. So far I'm very happy with my decision and have already gave his number out to a few friends! I was told that BCBS is one of the easiest insurance companies to get approval from as long as it's part of your policy. I hope that's true and I haven't jinxed myself too bad by saying that!

Good Luck!

Wendy

kammy · May 30, 2011

I had my sleeve done at barix center in ypsilanti by Dr.Schram.I also have BCBS and they covered it 100%.Good Luck

dianng · June 2, 2011

I had my surgery with Dr. Zeni in Livonia. He is wonderful and has an amazing staff. Couldn't recommend him highly enough:)

To Be Thin 2011 · June 3, 2011

Hi Debby,

Have you met with any doctors yet or visited any clinics? Read, read, read up on all the choices and doctors,,, good luck!!

debby01 · June 4, 2011

Hi Debby,

Have you met with any doctors yet or visited any clinics? Read, read, read up on all the choices and doctors,,, good luck!!

No, I have not met with any doctors yet. I had contacted Barixs last fall and they seemed not to really be doing many VSG's. Who was your doctor and do you know how many VSG's he's done? Were you self-pay? If so, do you recall the total cost?