Has anyone been sleeved by Dr. Blaine Neese out of Huntington West Virginia? He is doing my surgery. He comes over to the VA hospital on Thursdays to do surgeries. I just feel funny because I have never met the man that's gonna be responsible for changing my life. I met the VA surgeon that will be assisting him. I'm on the countdown with 19 days before the big day. I was so excited and now I'm scared and on the verge of changing my mind. My only sister can't go with me now because she just had major surgery on Thursday! Can I really do this by myself? Please help, especially post sleevers that have gone through surgery. Freaking out in North Carolina!

Dr. Nease is amazing! He is doing my surgery in Huntington on the 25th. He was taught by the man who pioneered laparoscopic gastric bypass, and who was also the doctor who performed Carnie Wilson's surgery online. You are in good hands. People come from all over the country to have him perform their surgery.

I forgot to add that Dr. Nease truly cares because his own father died from obesity related illnesses. He is a really nice guy!

Thanks so very much. After reading your response to my sister, our hearts are relieved and I feel so much better!

I'm glad you both feel better about the surgery now. Good luck and keep me posted!

Has anyone been sleeved by Dr. Blaine Neese out of Huntington West Virginia? He is doing my surgery. He comes over to the VA hospital on Thursdays to do surgeries. I just feel funny because I have never met the man that's gonna be responsible for changing my life. I met the VA surgeon that will be assisting him. I'm on the countdown with 19 days before the big day. I was so excited and now I'm scared and on the verge of changing my mind. My only sister can't go with me now because she just had major surgery on Thursday! Can I really do this by myself? Please help' date=' especially post sleevers that have gone through surgery. Freaking out in North Carolina![/quote']

So how did your surgery go? Dr. Nease is my doctor also looking at a mid June surgery date would love to hear your story!

Dr. Beast is a great surgeon! My surgery was on Thursday and he made me and my sister feel very comfortable and had me laughing up until I went out. He repaired a hernia while he was doing my surgery. My blood pressure has been up and down and my temperature. I did get released today, but experiencing lots of gas right now. But overall I don't have any regrets and I couldn't have asked for a better surgeon!

That's great news! Keep us posted on your progress glad everything went smoothly for you. Some days I am absolutely positively sure of my decision others I am not. Guess that is pretty normal for an elective surgery.

Yes!! Dr. Nease is my surgeon, too and I was sleeved 4 weeks ago today. Best thing I've ever done, no regrets whatsoever!! And it doesn't hurt that he is nice to look at with a great personality and awesome bedside manner!! He is also very thorough!! You are in good hands! I'm from Huntington and would be glad to come and sit with you if you'd like. I could be at the VA in 10 minutes from my house. Let me know!!

I had codeine in me when I was typing, I meant Dr. Nease. My catheter was removed Friday night, and the drain tube was removed this morning. I have to give myself a blood thinner needle in the stomach once a day for ten days. I'm on a clear liquid diet for 2 weeks, full liquids the next 2 weeks, pureed foods the next 2 weeks, and then soft foods. I have to take in 60 grams of protein and 64 ounces water a day. I have to report my weight to dietitian once a week. I have to get staples removed in 10 days and I go back to west Virginia in 6 weeks. As of today I have gained 6 pounds, but my monthly came on Saturday.

I had to add that Dr. Nease is a very good looking surgeon. When he walked in I didn't recognize him. He looked nothing like the pic on his website. Very nice, mannerisms, thorough and knowledgeable! My sister and my niece was very impressed. My sister was hoping to see him today when I was being discharged. I would highly recommend Dr. Nease!

Yes!! Dr. Nease is my surgeon' date=' too and I was sleeved 4 weeks ago today. Best thing I've ever done, no regrets whatsoever!! And it doesn't hurt that he is nice to look at with a great personality and awesome bedside manner!! He is also very thorough!! You are in good hands! I'm from Huntington and would be glad to come and sit with you if you'd like. I could be at the VA in 10 minutes from my house. Let me know!![/quote']

So sweet of you to offer to come and sit with me! Thanks a bunch! I don't have a date as of yet I will keep you guys informed. I live in Beckley so it is a little bit of a drive not too bad though and yes he is very nice to look at!! Also great personality so what are your stats? Starting weight and now 4 weeks out? So excited!!

I had codeine in me when I was typing' date=' I meant Dr. Nease. My catheter was removed Friday night, and the drain tube was removed this morning. I have to give myself a blood thinner needle in the stomach once a day for ten days. I'm on a clear liquid diet for 2 weeks, full liquids the next 2 weeks, pureed foods the next 2 weeks, and then soft foods. I have to take in 60 grams of Protein and 64 ounces Water a day. I have to report my weight to dietitian once a week. I have to get staples removed in 10 days and I go back to west Virginia in 6 weeks. As of today I have gained 6 pounds, but my monthly came on Saturday.[/quote']

I wonder if the blood thinners are something everyone does? I will have to ask. I go to my nutrition class on April 30th hoping to learn alot there. Hang in there fannyf I am sure you will do great!

So sweet of you to offer to come and sit with me! Thanks a bunch! I don't have a date as of yet I will keep you guys informed. I live in Beckley so it is a little bit of a drive not too bad though and yes he is very nice to look at!! Also great personality so what are your stats? Starting weight and now 4 weeks out? So excited!!

Sure! I weighed 265 day of surgery and at 4 weeks was down to 237!!! I'm very happy and I feel really good! Feel free to ask any questions or voice any concerns you may have. And let me know when you get your date - I really will sit with you so you won't be afraid!!!

All these Dr. Neasers I didn't know we're around!! I was sleeved by him Dec 28, 2011. Down 90 pounds. Good to know everyone has good things to say about him! He's a great guy. Support group is Mon the 6th at the office everyone should come, Marsha is hosting!