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Michael Schuhknecht
"On June 11, 2003 I attended an informational meeting sponsored by the CORI Center in Warren Michigan. Dr. Schuhknecht and his team of patient service representatives were conducting this meeting. I was really impressed by his knowledge on the surgery and his care and concern for the people attending the meeting. He and his staff stayed until every last person had their questions answered. I will be assigned a Patient Service Representative to help me with the process of gaining insurance approvals. In discussing my surgery with the CORI Center Patient Care Representatives(Chuckie), they have assured me that they do accept Medicare/Medicaid Insurance. They say that the only major requirement from Medicare/Medicaid is you have to have a well documented history of 5 years of Physician monitored weight loss with your PCP. I live 500 Miles from Dr. Schuhknecht. His office staff have been extremely helpful to work with me and my travel schedule to coordinate my appointments. I have also selected Dr. Medick who is a Psychologist in Grosse Ile Michigan to conduct my Psyc Eval. Both Dr. Medick and Dr. Schuhknecht have been willing to make some adjustments with their schedules to accommodate me. I am real grateful. On 7/16/03 I had my Consultation with Dr. Schuhknecht and was very pleased with his complete examination of the surgery and the risks involved. He made me feel like he was genuinely concerned about me. I did not feel rushed as he answered all the questions I had. 7/31/03 (3 Days Post Op) Dr. Schuhknecht was great. I continue to be impressed by his knowledge and his patient care. He took time to speak with my family after surgery to let them know I did fine. He also stopped by my room to see how I was feeling. I also spoke with Dr. Wood several times during my stay. He was also very friendly and would answer any questions I may have had. I would recommend any of the CORI Surgeons to anyone considering this surgery. 8/30/03 (1 Month Post Op) I just had my One Month Post Op Follow Up visit with Dr. Schuhknecht and I am so pleased with the level of care and concern that Dr. Schuhknecht and his staff have for their patients. I feel like a part of their family, even though I know I am a patient. "

Douglas McKenzie
"Dr. McKenzie has been my Primary Care Physician for the past 13 years. He has been real supportive with my many attempts at weight loss. As I have moved forward with my desire for Gastric Bypass Surgery he has continued to support me and my desire for the surgery."

William Medick
"I first met Dr. Medick at a public seminar conducted by the CORI Centers in Warren. There were 2 other Psychologist attending this meeting who work with CORI Centers in providing the Psyc Evaluations. I felt very comfortable speaking with Dr. Medick. He also informed me that he is available at any time post op to answer any questions or concerns I have or am facing. This is a great support that I am looking forward to receiving as I progress."

Harper Hospital (Cori Center)
"The entire staff were highly professional, skilled and compasionate and caring towards me and the other patients I have seen during my stay and while visiting others who are having syrgery. I have read many postings that were critical of the heat in the ward ... but they have two large air conditioning units that keep the area cool while I was there. I found out that the ward was designed for vascular surgery patients who needed warmer floors and roon to heal after their surgery .... the hospital is well aware that bartatric patients like us do better with cooler rooms and I feel they have tried to make the floor better for us. It is trus that the bathrooms on the 9th floor ward are not comfortable for patients who are very obese .... shower door too small to allow me to get in the shower .. and the toilet seat has handicap bars that are too narrow for my behind to squeeze between to sit .... the new bariatric wing on the second floor will be much better ... I did not have a bowel movement durung my stay ... so the bars on the seat did not affect me ... and I had a special presure dressing on one of my legs that kept me from taking a shower so the narrow door into the shower did not matter since I could only take a sponge bath anyway. I have the utmost respect for all of the nurses, aids, housekeeping and support staff ... and would highly recommend them for anyone considering their WLS at Harper."
About Me
Hancock, MI
Location
39.1
BMI
RNY
Surgery
07/28/2003
Surgery Date
Nov 09, 2002
Member Since
Before & After
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This is not my highest weight. At one time I weighed 520 pounds. *Smile* just realized ... the difference would only be 25 pounds ... probably not noticable
495 poundslbs
Here I am five and a half months post op down 146 pounds. I am feeling like a new person.
349 poundlbs
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