Thinking of lap band, also are there any seminars in michigan.

I here great things about Dr. Pleatman, do a search on him here in the upper right corner and you wil lget lots of info here are a few threads on him below

Here is a thread with some info

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=9965&highlight=Dr+Pleatman

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=104&highlight=Dr+Pleatman

Dr Pleatmman is also a member here and posts from time to time on the above thread he gives his web adress, there are several bandsters here who speak very highly of him. Good Luck

You can also email Don Mills at Inamed and ask him for a list of Inamed Dr.s in your area

Don.Mills@inamed.com

I was banded by Dr. Ganaw at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. I've been very happy with my experience. Fair warning - they primarily do RNY's so he's only done 13 or 14 band surgeries. But, he's a very experienced surgeon and placing a band is a relatively simple procedure. I'd recommend them in a heartbeat.

If you're interested in Henry Ford, the contact person for the Bariatric Surgery department is Wanda Szymanski. The main hospital number is 1800-HENRYFORD. Good luck!

Hi,

I don't know what part of MI you are in but Dr. Zoe Deol did my surgery at Troy Beaumont Hospital. She is awesome. Her office is on Dequindre in Troy.

Hope that helps!

Nancy

Hello: This is the first time I've been in a chat room. I'm seeing Dr. Deol in Sterling Heights, MI. I've heard many good things from others at work. Sophia

There is no doubt in my mind that Dr. Zoe Deol is the best doctor in Michigan. I have had nothing but positive experiences with her as well as the staff. She is experienced and very knowledgeable with this surgery. I had my surgery in August and I would highly recommend her to anyone interested in Lapband surgery.

I too am seeing Dr. Deol, everything good so far, I haven't had my surgery yet though.

Dr. Deol did my surgery almost a year ago and I have nothing but extreme gratitude and admiration for her and Rebecca both. I cannot recommend her enough to anyone who asks!

Well, I can't claim to be the best doctor in Michigan; but I think I'm pretty good I do both band and bypass, and also take care of patients who have had surgery elsewhere.

I have information sessions on a regular basis... one coming up Thursday Oct 27. The schedule is posted on my website at www.laparoscopy.com/pleatman

Mark Pleatman MD

For Those In The Thumb Area, Dr. Boutt At Port Huron Hospital Is A Very Caring Doctor. The Whole Staff At The Lapband Center Are Very Helpful. They Have Seminars At The Hospital At Least Twice A Month.

I'm in the process with my insurance (Priority Health) to get the lapband surgery. I'm going through MMPC's Center for Health Excellence in Grand Rapids, at http://www.mmpc.com/specialties/cfhe

I have been going there for the Weight Management Program as well. They're great people, caring about the person as a whole from behaviorists, nutritionists, exercise therapy and personal treatment ... whether you're a surgery patient or a Weight Managment (semi-fasting), or TRIM patient. Surgery patients meet 2x per month. In their other programs (Weight Management and Trim), you meet on a weekly basis.

Great place. Great People!!!!

Mr. Big,

You didn't say what area you're in! Hurley in Flint has a center too! I'm thinking of getting the lap band also. Good luck with your decision!

Mothernature

I had my surgery by the BEST LAP-BAND SURGEON IN MICHIGAN!!! DR. HAWASLI is the BEST Surgeon; he's the Director of Laparo-endoscopic Surgery and also the Minimally Invasive Surgery Center at St. John Hospital & Medical Center in Detroit.

The next Seminar is tomorrow, Monday 12/5/05 at 6:30 PM - Call 1-888-757-5463 to register. It's held in the Lower Level Conference Center at St. John Hospital at the corner of Mack and Moross in Detroit.

Website for Dr. Hawasli is www.macombbariatrics.com - and you can also talk to Kurt at Inamed who works very closely with Dr. Hawasli and his partner Dr. Meguid.

Please join us at the seminar tomorrow night. They are held every 3 weeks at the hospital.

Good Luck to you, no matter who you choose!!!

Nancy

Hurley bariatric center in Flint is great! Docs are all great!

North Oakland Medical Centers has opened a Bariatric Center. I am the Program Director. We will be doing LapBand as well as lap gastric bypass, including revisions. We do not have any program fees. We accept patient who have been banded elsewhere.

I will continue to run my private practice separately from the Bariatric Center, though time will tell whether or not I put myself out of business!

Mark Pleatman MD

www.laparoscopy.com/pleatman

You can contact the Bariatric Center at 248-857-7346

Well seeing that everyone is voting on Michigans Best, I must now place my vote:

The BEST WEIGHTLOSS SURGEON IN MICHIGAN

The award goes to Dr.Mark Pleatman

I too checked out all the other doctors in Michigan & encourage you too also. Most are mentioned above. After extensive research my choice was clear -- It was Dr.Pleatman. By the way I am doing very well!!!