I found out that Dr. Sergey Lyass will be performing my VSG.

While he is based in Southern California and I am in Southern Nevada (Las Vegas Area), he apparently travels to LV to perform surgeries twice a month.

So, with that said:

I would love to hear from those who have had any kind of experience, good, bad or indifferent as it relates to Dr. Lyass.

Thanks in advance.

Thank you all for your input.

My wife and I are both having the sleeve done by Dr. Lyass through OBand and we have been trying to soak up and learn as much as we can from those who have as well.

We're hoping for a September surgery date and are considering having our surgeries on the same day.

I think being sleeved with your spouse is a great idea. My biggest down fall with my fiancé is him understanding that I can't eat the way we used to.

Best of luck to you both - can't wait to see your progress

I loved Glenda at the Surgical Center and everytime I've gone back for a follow up, she's given me a huge hug.

If you are having acid issues, don't be afraid to ask Dr. Lyass for a refill of the acid reducer. He prescribes Reglan (for nausea) and a prescription for acid and I took it faithfully and asked for an additional prescription and I had an acid issue exactly one time. Every once in awhile I might have an acid issue now and I take a tums. I don't know if it was because of the prescription or I was just lucky with my body.

I am 5 months, 1 week out from surgery and I've never thrown up, although I have overeaten a few times and had PAIN and I did get the slimes once. That was nasty and I don't ever want a repeat of that.

I had my surgery on a Friday morning and stayed home the whole next week and went back to work the week after. I probably should've stayed home another week only because I was tired. I've been a slow loser and I think I'm in another stall. (Boo!) But during the stalls is when I go down a size or two, so I'll take what I can get. LOL

My husband is supportive, but there's parts that he just doesn't get and that's ok. Ultimately, it's my decision of what I eat and don't eat and it's not his fault if I decide to nibble on something I shouldn't.

Hi Again, I had my surgery in S.Ca and was private pay. I went home with a drain which is unusual and it really wasn't a big deal. I would suggest you two have someone home with you for a day or two. Be sure to have plenty of jello, popsicles, protein broth on hand when you get home because you really won't feel up to going out the first week.