Re: $4,500 Up Front cost for aftercare?

October 9, 2001

I went to Dr. Hares in Michigan and I was very happy with my results. I live

close by so I can use the aftercare program and I find it helpful. I do

understand not wanting to pay for something you can't use. There is another DS

doctor in Michigan. I don't believe he charges a fee. Here is his information

from the duodenalswitch web site:

J. Scholten, M.D.

Phone:

1000 East Paris Street, Suite 246

Grand Rapids, MI 49546

I think some people in this group have used him and could give you better

information. You may also want to look at surgeons in Ohio. You could still

recover in Michigan with your family. If you want any more information on Dr.

Hares and my experience with him, feel free to email me.

Kathy M.

DS 7/19/01

213 pre-op

160 today

October 9, 2001

In a message dated 10/9/01 6:50:31 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

jfmsw1999@... writes:

<< I have been researching Dr.'s in Michigan and do not understand the

upfront cost. I live in chicago and will have to travel for the

surgery. i wanted Michigan because my parents are there and can help

me recover. both dr's i have researched said Hares and Lutrzykowski >>

Yes, they charge for their aftercare whether you use it or not, just lining

their coffers. There are others that don't charge. It would be much less

expensive to have it done elsewhere ( New York doesn't charge, don't know

which others) and then fly to your parents after the surgery. Just an hour on

a plane. Might get it lap elsewhere also.

Sheryl

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