Lansing help!?

I have been working with Ingham Regional Medical Center for almost a year in order to have wls and have recently learned that they are closing the bariatric program.  My file has been forwarded on to the surgeons, but am wondering if anyone else is Lansing is wondering what to do? Do I go out of town? Start all over? Sparrow?

Oh, my! That is a big bummer!  Are they working with other surgeons to take their patients -or maybe they could give you a referral?  I met a lady off a pregnancy board *****ally like Sparrow.   Sorry, I don't have any other info than that though.  MMPC in GR has good reviews - if you are looking to leave town.  I know there is a lady from Okemos who is going to MMPC - her surgery is this week in fact. Good luck to you and I hope things work out quickly.  ((hugs)) Gwen

I live in Lansing and I had my surgery at MMPC in Grand Rapids. There is also Sparrow Hospital that does the surgery I think also. I knew of people that had gone to MMPC and so I decided to go to MMPC.

I had my surgery with Dr. Yenumula at Sparrow Hospital.  Spw. weight management staff is very friendly and I like the program.   My dtr is going to start in June for her surgery! Beth

When did this come about.  I was planning on attending the support meetings after my surgery.  I wasn't too thrilled with Sparrow.  They just seemed cold but maybe that was because I wasn't using their supervised weight loss program.  I wanted the VSG so I went to MMPC in Grand Rapids.  I will have to call Sherylynn in the morning.  I am just completely shocked. 

I got a letter saying they were closing Ingham bariatrics at the end of this week.  They may be keeping Sherylynn and the weight management center open--it wasnt totally clear.  I have heard good things about MMPC--may have to go there.  What made you want the VSG if you dont mind me asking?  Thanks.

OK I just called Sherylynn and the surgeons are taking over the surgical people.  They will be having meeting at their office once a month for pre and post op people.  Give her a call before Friday.  She said Friday was their last day.  Guess some hospital in Charlotte are taking  over the non surgical people.   Ok i decided on the VSG as my only options are the lap band or VSG.  I have had two resections of my intestines and colon and no one will do any other surgery.  After reading about the VSG I just liked the way it sounded.  No food getting stuck,  no erosions or slippage,  no fills and trying to get the correct amount of fill.  Read too many stories on here of people getting the lap band then their doctor leaves and where do they go for fills.  Can take aspirins with the VSG.   I weighed 284 and the surgeon at MMPC said that I would not lose enough weight with the lap band.  My insurance only pays for the VSG as the first part of the DS and BMI of 50.  MY BMI is 43 but he was able to get an exception from the insurance.  So they must figure the VSG is better for me also.  LOL   If you have any questions just email.   Just remember I will be gone Thursday til Sunday getting my tummy removed. 

Thanks for all the info and I will give Sherlynn a call this week.  Congrats to you on the VSG--and good luck!  I know it will be great!!  Thanks again!

I went to MMPC in GR and had surgery with Dr. Foote.  I would highly recommend him especially if you want the sleeve.  The bariatric unit at the hospital in GR is awesome too. Mary JO

I went through Sparrow and Dr. Yenumula and really like both!