Did anyone get banded at a major hospital...

[Snow 1]

...and have to meet with a nurse practitioner beforehand?

I have an appointment with my NP tomorrow, and am trying to get an idea of how long it takes and what's involved. I have an important conference at 12:30, need to know if I should reschedule. I've been calling the hospital's bariatric office and keep getting patched to voicemail. Ug.

[vickyd 24]

I had to meet with a PA (Physicians Assistant) before surgery and it was very important because she is the one who I see at every appointment (except 2 week post op) and she does all of the fills.

[54Shirley 105]

I was Banded at HENRY FORD HOSPITAL. Center of Excellence in Bariatrics. Detroit, Michigan.

By the Chief Surgeon.

The only one to ever touched me. was my Surgeon.

[honk 780]

I was banded at Lahey Clinic in MA; I met with the surgeon a couple times before surgery but have worked with two Nurse Practicioners within the WLS department.

[goosemommy 3]

I was banded at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern N.Y.