At 43, Tim Callahan suffered from edema, an enlarged heart, high blood pressure, severe heartburn, sleep apnea and severe pain in his back, joints, knees and ankles. Six weeks after traditional gastric bypass at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital - Warren Campus, he was back to work; and he's lost over 200 pounds.
"I exercised the day after my surgery, walking a little more each day, and it helped my recovery," Callahan said.
Recognized Quality
The Bariatric Surgery Center at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital - Warren Campus has been named a Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery.
Gastric bypass surgery is a life-changing event. The Henry Ford Macomb Hospitals Bariatric Surgery Center takes a comprehensive approach to caring for you, creating a specialized team for each patient. This team, comprised of your surgeon, bariatric program coordinator, health educators and exercise physiologist, works with you to develop a program that works.
Successfully making this life change requires more than a surgical procedure though. Our process includes informational seminars that clearly explain the surgery's benefits and risks and post-surgery support that offers patients an open, educational environment where they can share their triumphs and concerns with people who understand how they're feeling.
Simply put, The Henry Ford Macomb Hospitals Bariatric Surgery Center believes patients get the most benefit from the gastric bypass surgery and live the happiest, healthiest lives they can after doing so when medical professionals help them with their new lifestyle. To accomplish this, six pre-surgery classes and 12 post-surgery classes designed to educate patients are offered.
Our commitment to helping patients with the transition to a healthier lifestyle makes us different from other programs. We understand how great a change this is and how important it is to our patients. We are committed to providing long-term support to each one.
A Healthier, Happier You It is our hope that this surgery will improve the quality of your life and your long-term health. Having bariatric surgery is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Then register for one of our educational seminars where you'll be able to ask any questions you may have.
Your life after surgery will be completely different from what it is today. Henry Ford Macomb-Warren Campus staff are happy to help you better understand any aspect of the weight loss process. Please contact us at 866-655-2757 or via email.
