Susee Klekar RN, BSN, CBN, Register Nurse
Lap-Band patient and believer since 2004.
Susee has been a Lap-Band patient and believer for 2 ½ years. Her experience as a nurse and patient enables her to bring a new understanding and dedication to people facing this challenge.

Recently Susee was recognized in a new Bariatric specialty, "CBN" Certified Bariatric Nurse. Please contact Susee with medical questions or concerns.
susee@fortworthlapband.com

Sharnetta Smith

We hope that you always find a friendly voice on the phone when calling us. That is why we have asked Sharnetta Smith to come aboard at LBS. Sharnetta's "can do" attitude means that if she doesn’t have the answer she will find out and return your call in a timely fashion.
sharnetta@fortworthlapband.com

Heather Earheart

We discovered early on that the self-pay process could be as complicated as getting an insurance company to pay. You need an advocate to assist you in the process. Heather has helped hundreds of patients find funding when they thought it wasn't possible.

We know that choosing the Lap-Band was a difficult decision. We ask that you allow Heather to support through the funding process and for the rest of your journey.
heather@fortworthlapband.com

Nancy Geisler

We never guessed we could be so blessed! We hired Nancy as a temp and turns out she already had 20 years experience in the insurance industry.

Nancy’s knowledge and perseverance allows her to succeed where others have failed. Her sweet nature makes this always-anxious process bearable. To make Nancy more accessible we ask everyone to use email if possible.
nancy@fortworthlapband.com

Pat Wagner

You got your insurance approval! You got your funding in place! You have attended your last appointment! These are exciting times for the Lap-Band patient.

Pat understands you are eager and she will work with your schedule to secure your surgery date as soon as possible.
pat@fortworthlapband.com

Sharon Yurvati MS, RD, LD
Master of Science, Register Dietician, Licensed Dietician

Sharon is has for many years used her professional expertise to help overweight patients achieve healthy goals. Sharon has been with LBS since day one and we have relied heavily on her to help us develop the program we believe is the best available.
Sharon@fortworthlapband.com

Marci McKay LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor

Marci is a long-term member of the LBS weight loss team. When we decided that all of our aftercare groups needed a trained professional we called Marci McKay LPC.

Due to her professional ability and delightful nature our aftercare groups became so popular that we have been adding new groups ever since. Marci helped LBS set the vision and come up with a standard of what aftercare groups should be to best benefit the surgical weight loss patient.

Paula Shirman MBA, M.Ed, LPC
Board Certified in Professional Counseling (Psychotherapy Association)
Master Business Administration, Masters in Education, Licensed Professional Counselor

Paula Shirman is another example of LBS professionals walking the walking and leading the way to better health.

Paula was banded in 2005 and has gone from a size 24 to a size 10. Her years of experience with patients with eating disorders and list of credentials qualify her to help Surgical Weight Loss patients. But it is the personal experience of being there and knowing first hand what it takes to conquer the weight and win the battle that makes her such an asset to the LBS Weight Loss Team and our patients.