Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery Bariatric Center

I have only met him twice but so far I think he seems very competent. I am truly impressed with his office staff, especially Carolyn.

The Nicholson Clinic has been amazing! His seminar was the best i have ever attended and this is the first time in my life that i feel comfortable enough with a surgeon and facility to actually have the procedure done. He is one of the best!

Hello, my lapband surgery was on 11/3/08 at Sibley Hospital in Washington, DC with Dr Brian Long. Today I am full of energy and enjoy life much more than before the surgery - 55 pounds healthier thanks to Dr Long and his staff. My journey began by attending a free orientation meeting in September ‘08. The staff was very helpful in explaining my options and how to get through the insurance maze. I was able to schedule my surgery in record time. A major benefit to Dr Long’s practice is their multi-disciplinary approach - one stop shopping (psychologist, nutritionist, personal trainer, monthly support groups, etc) all in one location. Carolyn Maxwell walks you through your various appointments and keeps you on track. Kelley Osborne, nurse practitioner, follows up on all your pre-op medical requirements. Buzz gets you going on a realistic exercise program. Jodi works on the nutrition angle. And Dr Long makes sure you are thoroughly prepared for your surgery by patiently answering all of your pre-op questions, even those your mother wants to know the answers to. I attended a support group meeting even before my surgery to get feedback from others who had already had WLS at Sibley Hospital with Dr Long. The care I received at Sibley the day of surgery was beyond my expectations (and I am a nurse practitioner too). Very caring, sensitive and professional. I was doing laps walking around the ICU the morning of discharge from the hospital. The nursing staff was surprised to say the least. I felt so energized after surgery that I attended the monthly support group meeting the day after I got home (my mother drove of course). The bottom line is this: WLS is a tool and you must have a realistic understanding of what it can do and cannot do. You must make a lifelong commitment to healthier eating habits on a daily basis and learn new behaviors. You will experience joy through physical activity and being active. Learn healthy ways to deal with stress. Attend the monthly support group meetings. Be kind to yourself and learn to forgive. You can do this. What your mind can conceive and believe your body will achieve. Good luck on your journey.rnrnPS The only suggestion I have to make is to be sure to confirm your sessions with Buzz, personal trainer, as his schedule sometimes changes.rn

I decided to embark on a weight loss journey in January of 2008. I attended a seminar held by the Weight Loss Surgery Staff at Sibley Hospital in Washington, DC. This seminar proved to be very helpful in helping me to choose Dr. Long's practice for my journey. His office staff is great and easy to work with. They are quite efficient in scheduling and are available to answer any and all of your questions. I would recommend this site to anyone in the Metro Washington, DC Area who is looking for a qualified surgeon.

Dr. Nick is great, very good bedside manner, everything went smooth and seamless.

My surgeon is the Best. He is so caring and he is so concerned about his patients. I just love him so much. He takes time with you, and that is so important to me and I know to others. His staff is also so caring.rnCrimson and Cristina is always there when you need to ask a question. They are so sweet. I am so glad to have Dr. Nick I am so blessed.

I had my gastric bypass done on December 29, 2008. I can not say enough great things about Baylor Plano and Dr. Nicholson! My first impression of Dr. Nicholson was that he really understood and knew what he is doing. Most bariatric surgeons these days are most likely doing it for money, or so I am told. But Dr. Nicholson is really doing it to make a difference. At his seminar, he tells it like it is, and that is what I also like about him. Great person doing great things for others. His office staff really incredibly amazing! Crimson worked with us to make sure we had everything for the insurance company. Being 18 years old, it was easy to pull all my medical history. There is absolutely nothing that I dislike about Dr. Nicholson, his staff, and Balyor Plano!!! Dr. Nick is very serious about post op nutrition. He will tell you everything you need to know about it from the pouch stretching to the painful dumping syndromes. He will tell it as it is. Baylor's aftercare program is amazing. After a day or so after surgery, you will be expected to get up and start walking around. There are support groups meeting every month that are amazing! He also stressed about the risks of gastric bypass very thoroughly. I would have to rate him as a 10 out of a range of 1-10, 10 being best! He is a very great guy doing great things for us!

I just loved Dr. Nick. He is warm, funny, friendly, and very peaceful. He has a calm about him. It was very comforting, especially at this scary time. I would recommend him to ANYONE looking at WLS in the DFW area.

I have always had 100% trust in Dr. Nicholson, I would & do refer him to anyone looking to have surgery. My impression has not changed.

Balyor Dallas, has a great pro-op and post op program and support group, the dietition is AWESOME. Any question I have had, she has the answer.

My only regret...not doing it sooner.

You just have to understand, the front desk is a busy place, so you will more than likely get someone's voicemail when you call, which is frusturating, but they do call you back.

Seem like he really care about my health and well being. It has change, he care alot for his patience! Very friendly, knowlegeable, caring!rnYes he address the risk of the surgery, just like most Dr. do, explain everything were we understood everything!rnrnRating overall would be A+ or a 10!!rnrnBed side manner, surgical competence is excellant!!