Support
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Teri Gardner, Debbie Wedding, & Nicole McGloshen.
Coordinators
Amber Sims
Debbie Wedding
Teri Gardner
Amber Sims RN, MSN and Debbie Wedding RN, BSN are the coordinators of the Bariatric Program at U of L Health, Mary & Elizabeth Hospital. They have 20 and 27 years of nursing experience respectively. Amber has medical-surgical, pre-operative, and post-surgical nursing experience as well as leadership experience for U of L Health, Mary & Elizabeth Hospital’s Surgical Services. Debbie has experience as an operating room nurse here at U of L Health, Mary & Elizabeth Hospital’s Hospital and helped to start the bariatric program. Their role is to assist patients through their weight loss journey. They provide assistance with the insurance approval process, coordinate scheduling for preoperative assessments/evaluations, preoperative testing, surgery scheduling and also work with the surgeon’s office staff in scheduling preoperative office visits. Amber and Debbie also educate patients both pre- and postoperatively.
Program Dietitians
U of L Health’s team of experienced dietitians use experience and academic training to provide evidence-based recommendations and supportive tips that will help you to succeed with Lap-band surgery. Just as importantly, we create a safe space where patients can be open and honest about their relationship with food; the good, the bad and the ugly. It’s important to remember that change can be scary and hard for many people. While change is hard, we firmly believe that we can do hard things! Our team is here to support you on this journey; celebrate the wins and a brainstorm solution when needed.