Question:
Does anyone know anything about Dr. John Nye of Pensacola,FL?

I was referred to him by my insurance--he is a thoracic surgeon who apparently also does WLS both open and laparoscopically. Does anyone know him?    — Cheryl W. (posted on August 22, 1999)

August 22, 1999
Hi, Dr. Nye was my surgeon and he is great (his staff is, too). I had an open RNY 6 weeks ago, am doing great, no complications. He's been doing these surgeries for a long time and he's the best. Good luck to you.
   — charlene M.

September 21, 1999
I know someone who has had an appointment with him. He is most surely a vey competant doctor but he is not a member of ASBS. He does not specialize in treating people like us who need more than a skilled surgeon. The PA and other office staff seem bothered by you questions (sound familiar?) You might want to check out the bariatric surgeons in Gainesville, FL which are all happy to treat people for WLS and invite your proactive approach. Seems that the true bariatric surgeonslike obese people instead of tolerate us. Of course, some people have been very happy with Dr. Nye. So, I would go with a gut instinct and if you have any reservations about any doctor, check out someone else. Haven't we been discriminated for long enough?
   — [Anonymous]

February 3, 2000
Dr. John David Nye of Pensacola, Florida I have been very impressed so far with Dr. Nye and his staff. They have been very kind and helpful both on the phone and at my initial evaluation appointment. Dr. Nye and his nurse Rose both spent much time with me, taking my history, answering my questions, and explaining everything about the procedure. Dr. Nye also has an excellent surgical record. At first they require frequent aftercare appointments post-surgery, which gradually taper off to less frequently. There's no support group or meetings in place, so his staff are your support group to a large extent. I'm not a person who needs a lot of hand-holding, so this is OK with me. Plus I have found lots of support online and from other post-ops I've located, so I intend for these folks to be my support group!
   — Lynne B.