Question:
Has anyone in MI had the duodenal switch done by Dr.Lutrzkowski
in Bloomfield Hills? How were you treated during the pre op and post op periods? Did his office treat you respectfully or like an interruption in their busy day? Did you go to the support group and was it helpful? Thank you — [Anonymous] (posted on July 6, 2001)
July 6, 2001
This surgeon is listed in this site's database. Go to the top of any page
and click on "find a doc" and then choose #2 "browse the
list" and then click on Michigan. You will then get a list of surgeons
in this state. This doctor is listed. If you click on "view
comments", you will then get a list of insurance companies that have
approved surgery with this surgeon and also a section for patient comments.
I always find this section interesting. Included with the comments are
patient names (and link to their profiles to see how they are doing) and
their e-mail addresses. Maybe you could e-mail them your specific
questions. Hope this helps. Shelley
— Shelley.
July 7, 2001
Me! Me! Me! I had Dr. Lutrzykowski...you can go to my profile to check out
my comments. I personally had a great experience with him, although on at
least two occasions prior to surgery, I felt like wringing his scrawny
little neck. both times had to do with him telling me news I didn't want
to hear. But, I give the guy credit for bravery (I was a pretty scary
woman at 500 pounds), and he is extremely skilled as a physician. I had
absolutely NO complications or problems. I went to the support group for
about the first 8 months, then quit, basically because I am a snob. (I have
a master's degree in counseling and don't need that type of support, yadda,
yadda, yadda. Also, I didn't care for the anti-fat attitude...I am still
an advocate of healthy self esteem no matter what your size and rabidly
avoid shallow people who hated themselves fat and now love themselves
thin.) However, I found the meetings extremely helpful for educating myself
about nutritional supplements, expectations about hair loss, etc.
Julie and his other assistant are outstanding. You have to remember too
that they are busy, so I try to be very efficient when interacting with
them about issues. However, Julie has held my hand on a number of
occasions. I paid his 'program fee' and am grateful for every day of my
new life. I am 14 months post op and down 172 pounds. Good Luck...tell
that crazy Polack "Merri Busch said to tell him, she ain't puttin' no
damn ass lemon juice on her lettuce, no matter what he says."
— merri B.
July 7, 2001
Merri, you are just tooooo funny. I had Dr. Lutrzkowski as my surgeon and
he is absolutely wonderful. I adored him from the beginning and so
grateful to this site to have found him. He is very professional and
caring and is there for you anytime you need him, and I do mean anytime.
He opened his office on a Sunday afternoon when I had a problem, which
turned out not to be a problem. His staff is the best, both Julie and Kim.
Anytime I needed paperwork filled out for work or the insurance companies
they were right on it. Just last Monday before 10:00a Julie was in the
office typing and faxing paperwork to my company doctor (because it was
lost by my Human Resources Department) for me to return to work. They all
do their job and do it well and I am so grateful to have the best.
— Margaret M.
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