Anyone had a vertical sleeve gastrectomy done by Dr. Blaine Nease out of Cabell Huntington Hospital? If so, what was your experience?

Also, if you have had Dr. Nease perform other procedures (i.e. lap band revision to sleeve, gastric bypass, etc.)

Any feedback is appreciated. Strongly considering VSG in the next few months.

Dr. Nease was my surgeon and he is awesome!!! You'll love him. Just go to one of his seminars and hear the story of his father who died from complications of obesity, and you'll know why he chose to help people like us. I can't say enough good things about him. I had my surgery on April 25th and have lost 60 pounds. The staff at cabell huntington are also great. Good luck!

I did attend one of his seminars and thought he was really down to earth and personable. How are you feeling? What is the good, bad and ugly? How much can you eat in one sitting now? Any complications???

I'm feeling great! The recovery is pretty tough. I had pain for about 3 weeks, but only really bad pain for about a week. I can eat about a half a cup of food at a time. The only complication I've had is acid reflux that has caused me a little nausea and some pain. Taking a Prilosec everyday helps that though. I've almost lost my craving for sweets because they make you sick after you've had the sleeve. I crave fruit now. I would have the surgery again without thinking twice. It's the smartest thing I ever did.

I'm feeling great! The recovery is pretty tough. I had pain for about 3 weeks' date=' but only really bad pain for about a week. I can eat about a half a cup of food at a time. The only complication I've had is acid reflux that has caused me a little nausea and some pain. Taking a Prilosec everyday helps that though. I've almost lost my craving for sweets because they make you sick after you've had the sleeve. I crave fruit now. I would have the surgery again without thinking twice. It's the smartest thing I ever did.[/quote']

Hi! Dr. Nease did me as well! You should come to support group Monday at 6, at the office. Marsha is hosting.