Jamal Farhan

" 8/18/03 - I called the 800 number this afternoon and talked to the Hurley office in Ann Arbor. Because my insurance approved it, she has added me to the waiting list for surgery scheduling. They are booked through September already. So it may be October or Novemeber before I can get a date. <br><br> 7/27/03 - Met with Dr. Farhan one on one and in a group setting on 7/16/03. I had read the impressions of previous patients prior to my visit, therefore, I knew what to expect (thank you, everyone!). <br><br> He seems very competent, experienced, and knowledgable. Also, very serious, no goofing around. Overall, I have the upmost confidence in him and the clinic. They indicated the risks, even the most remote possibilities. Everyone was helpful, friendly, and down to earth. I did not feel that any of my concerns or questions were unanswered. <br><br> The initial consult consists of a one on one review of your medical history with the doctor, then you meet with the nutritionist, then the bariatric counselor (someone who has had the surgery). They all seem very knowledgable and receptive to all my questions...I had many! I wrote them down in advance, and I recommend everyone do this. <br><br> They have manditory training classes, seminars for wound care for pre-ops. They have numerous locations for support groups. The counselor advised that everyone start attending the support groups before surgery. <br><br> Thanks to this site, I knew what was required before the consultation and had already had my psych eval, med records transfered and fax number for insurance approval on file. Now I am just waiting for insurance approval and they are pretty quick. I am hoping for a November surgery date. <br><br> ----------------------------- <br><br> I have my first consultation with Dr. Farhan at Hurley's Center for Comprehensive Weight Loss tomorrow (7/16/03). <br><br> NOTE: Throught this whole process, the Ann Arbor office staff (800 number) has been very friendly, helpful, and informative when I phone them. "
About Me
Northern, MI
Location
35.9
BMI
RNY
Surgery
11/11/2003
Surgery Date
Jul 15, 2003
Member Since

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