"My first impression of Dr. Michael Schwartz was, that he's very well educated, I've been learning about the Gastric Bypass procedure also know as Roux-en -Y or Lap Band for the past 18 months. He did a wonderful job at explaining the procedure went into detail and answered almost every question I had during this time. However he is strict and holds people accountable for their own actions, which I think is very good. This procedure is serious and needs to be taken this way as well.
The office staff at Abbott Northwestern is very professional and very helpful. Weather its by phone or walk in their always happy to hear from you and try to always deliver the best service to their patients both old and new.
Future patients need to remember to follow all the rules to get the best results of this procedure.
Aftercare is extremely important and shouldn't be taken lightly. It's very important to go to all your check ups to make sure nothing has changed as far as your body but also to stay educated and up to date on everything.
Finding a support network besides friends and family is also extremely important. It's very helpful with answering questions that may come up along the way. Also is helpful with accountability and keeping you focused and on track with your goals in mind.
Abbott Does require you to get checked several time your fist year after and then once a year after that. They also have a support group at their site that is called RENEWAL it meets weekly on Tuesday nights from 5:30pm-7pm
All surgery risks were brought up and discussed.
If I had to give a letter grade to rate Michael Schwartz I'd give him an B. His bedside manner isn't always the best. But he tells you the truth and not what you want to hear. And he is very pushy at making sure you achieve all your goals. "
