Harper University Hospital

"Make sure you push the call nurse button WAY before you really need anything. They were a bit slow in getting back to you. For the most part I didnt really need the nurse much except for meds but it was a big problem when I had to go to the bathroom the first time and it took a half hour to get a nurse and 20 minutes more afterwards to get back to bed. I only had the lapband and felt I could do it by myself after the first time but others may need help with more invasive surgery. Another recommendation is just to have someone with you all the time to help push the nurses you way a little faster. The nurses were very nice but had multiple patients and were very busy."

Scott Laker

"Dr. Laker was a very understanding doctor. He is however very busy. His staff was very nice. He was very down to earth and answered all the questions I asked. His office is at a large hospital, so its not the easiest place to visit but they made you feel very comfortable so it was worth the inconvenience.rnrnI am a three hour drive away so there is not a ton of aftercare. In fact my first appt with him is not until six weeks. However I was assured that he or his staff would be quick to answer any questions and that I could come back sooner if I needed.rnrnHe has great credentials, even teaches other surgeons to perform lap band in Harper hospital. He has studied and worked with one of the leading bariatric surgeons in the world. rnrnHe had a nice bedside manner and also had three other resident surgeons that you could talk to while you were in the hospital I felt this was great because there was three people instead of one listening to what I had to say. I felt this was very safe and reassuring.rnrnI am still on my journey with him but I will keep you posted if anything changes"
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MI
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Surgery
08/26/2008
Surgery Date
Aug 11, 2008
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FINALLY I HAVE RESTRICTION!!
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