I am just starting the procedure and was wondering if any one has used Dr. Krause as their surgeon and/or have gone through Beaumont Weight Control offices??? I would appreciate any info you may have....

thanks

I had my band done by Dr. Deol, but I am now seeing Dr. Krause. So, while I can't offer any info about the surgery portion, I can say that I really like him, and I am happy I chose him to continue with my after-care. I also met one of his associates (Dr. Laffey?) and found them both very pleasant and I felt comfortable talking to both of them. The office staff is nice too, and the office itself is fairly easy to get to (considering it's on the Royal Oak campus). My only complaint is that I waited nearly 45 minutes after my appointment time to even be called back into a room! Maybe it was a busy afternoon. Who knows? I've only been there once so far, so I will be keeping an open mind on that front.

Why did you switch to Dr. Krause from Dr. Deol? I am going thru all of my pre-op appts, and will have my surgery done by Dr. Krause.

Dr. Deol moved out of state to Chicago, to further her career there. Her patients needed to find new doctors, and Dr. Krause was one she highly recommended.

Good luck with your pre-op appointments, and your surgery! Dr. Krause and Beaumont's Weight Loss Center are the best. Excellence all the way.

Thanks Lori!! I am both excited and nervous at the same time!! You look like you are doing great since you got your band! Congrats!!

You're welcome! Happy to help anytime. I totally know what you mean about being excited and nervous! Been there, even with my first fill. :thumbup: But so far I'm just thrilled with the band, it's one of the best decisions I've ever made for my health. I really feel like I'm going to succeed, lose the weight and keep it off this time!

Keep in touch, let me know how you do :w00t:

I will!! Thank you! Did I read in one of your other posts that you swim at the Warren Community Center? If it is you, do they have alot of water aerobic classes offered? They have a really cool water park that I want to take my son to once I start losing weight, and can feel confortable in a bathing suit in public!! He will love it!!

Hmmmm, nope sorry, I haven't posted about swimming (although it sounds wonderful!), so I can't help you with classes there. I'm sure your son would love the water park though . . . my husband always takes our son to a big water park close by, and they have a blast. I don't go, because like you said . . . I'm not comfortable in a bathing suit (yet!). Working on it though, I really love the water! I can't wait to go to the beach again. :thumbup: