Saint Paul Surgeons

 I'm looking to have WLS just wondering if anyone here went through SPS. How did you like it? which surgery did you have? I liked what they had to say at the info session and they seem to try and make the process as seamless as possible.


I had my initial appt and it went well. One thing the dietician asked me what kind of surgery I was thinking about and I said I'm not sure yet, she said well we mostly do RNY here. Is that really true?I was thinking about either RNY or VSG. Just wondering what some of you were told. I'm not anti-RNY ,just was suprised to hear that. 

Hi and welcome! I had my RNY done through SPS in the beginning of May. My surgeon was Dr. McGreevy. He is absolutely wonderful! United hospital (the hospital they do the surgery at) is the best hospital I have ever been to! They treat their patients wonderfully. I will also give you this information. Of the surgeons through SPS McGreevy is the only one who will perform an endoscopy to fix a stricture. The others do not do it, they have him. He is newer through them but he is very friendly and a wonderful dr! Feel free to add me and ask any questions you have!

I just recently had my VSG performed by Dr. Kelly at SPS. Loved him. I had a long process as my insurance required 6 months supervised diet etc. But I am grateful for the process after all is said and done. They do more than RNY, of course, but I think that is the most popular because it's been around the longest and has the best results. I chose VSG because there were less side effects. You are welcome to choose any surgery you would like. My sister is also going through SPS and she is getting a band.

I loved the clinic. They were very accommodating. United Hospital was pretty good (I only have St. Johns to compare to and they were PHENOMENAL when I had my daughter - so I can't quite give United a 5-star review LOL)

All in all - I recommend the clinic ten-fold. Good luck!

I had my surgery one year and half now.  Dr. Kelly was WONDERFUL!!!  I love the support SPS gives, United was wonderful....check out my profile ....I was pretty worried about United, but experiance was exceptional!!!  I am living in Saint Paul, running 2 miles every other day or so.  Loving life and my new guy!!!  Good Luck.