D. Blaine Nease Bariatric Surgeon M.D., F.A.C.S.

I found Dr Nease through an ad in the paper announcing his next seminar. It looked interesting and I knew I had to start some place. I was very impressed with the seminar and Dr Nease. He came across as very genuine and caring. I liked the people there and how serious they were. Dr Nease was very reassuring, explained how the operation worked and how it would change our lives forever. He did not hold anything back, talked in terms that everyone could understand.



The first consultation he wanted to make sure I understood was to come. He makes sure his patients understand that they have to comply things might not go as planned. His food plan is very important. Dr Nease informed me I was in good health and ready for surgery.



I had surgery on September 9th 2002. Dr Nease came in to see me right before surgery to reassure me and tell me to hang in there and things would be over soon. I was not nervous though, I knew I was in great hands. I had complete confidence in him. He really goes the extra length for his patients.



If a person has a choice of having Dr Nease, there is no one else I would recommend. He was so great, made me feel very important and still calls now and then to check up on me. Never once did I feel uncomfortable through the entire experience.

While looking for Bariatric surgeons in my area I came across Dr Nease’s name. He was actually working in the same practice as a surgeon I had been seeing for something else. I went to two of his seminars and found them very well presented. He came across as very knowledgeable and sincere. He talked quite a bit about his dad who had been obese and had died. It really impressed me that so many of his former patients came to the seminars and brought friends or relatives. Many at the seminars spoke highly of Dr Nease.



At my consultation Dr Nease let me ask questions and never hurried me. The day of my surgery we were in the midst of a blizzard. I was very afraid my surgery would be cancelled but it wasn't. Dr Nease came in before surgery to see how I was doing, took his time to make sure I was feeling comfortable. He is a very caring man.



I had no complications and am off all my medications but for 4 of them.



I would recommend Dr Nease to anyone wanting weight loss surgery.

When I decided to have surgery I knew the only surgeon for me was Dr Nease. Not only was I his patient but I also worked for him. He was more then just my employer, he was also my friend.



Dr Nease is very personable and down to earth. He never talks over peoples heads; he is very good at using layman terms so everyone can understand him. His seminars are fantastic and I went to every one of them. It is impossible to walk away from one and not know what you are getting yourself into. His passion for his job is very obvious.



He made sure to visit me before surgery to make sure I was comfortable and not ready to back out of surgery. He also checked on me every day while in the hospital. My surgery was during and ice storm, the hospital was on auxiliary power, I wanted to go home but he would not let me. He knew it was better for me where I was. Dr Nease is one of the most caring doctors I have ever met or worked for. I would recommend him to anyone.

Dr Nease is a very unique individual. If he see’s some one in need he wants to help.

He was my wife’s surgeon when she was suffering from acid reflux. On her last follow up visit I went with her. I knew Dr Nease a bit from my grandson and his son being in pre-school together, but never really “knew” him. My wife had been very impressed with his demeanor, sincerity and Christianity, they even prayed together before surgery. On this visit Dr Nease asked if he could talk to me. We chatted for about 10 to 15 minutes about his dad and how he had been Morbidly Obese. He saw I was in need and wanted to help. He then invited me to one of his seminars. Dr Nease gives a powerful presentation; my wife and I were quite impressed. It was obvious that he has a passion about what he does and it all leads back to his dad.

I made all the necessary appointments and then things got sent in for approval and got a surgery date of October 28th 2002. Dr Nease preformed Lap RNY, I had 6 incisions. By that afternoon I was up and walking. Hardest part for me was the dry mouth. I walked the next day and had protein drinks. I was released on October 30th. I was back at work by November 1st.

Now almost a year later I am off almost all my meds. My High Blood Pressure is gone; the last time I had it checked it was at 135/85. I do take a monthly B12 and daily chewable vitamins and calcium.

I have tons of energy now. Not only can I go shopping with my wife but have been going to Ohio State football games. I cut, split, load and haul firewood. I love to buy clothes, I can go into any store and find something that fits. It is an amazing feeling.

Dr Nease and his staff were fantastic. They all took a personal interest in me and other patients. They genuinely cared and always offered advice. Dr, Nease is a wonderful surgeon who I would recommend to anyone considering weight loss surgery.

I have become quite an advocate for weight loss surgery. It saved my life. I enjoy talking to people about my experience and the benefit it could be to them.

If anyone would like to contact me whether it is about Dr Nease or just the surgery itself I would be glad to talk to them.

I loved Dr. Nease from the very start.He was so passionate about weight loss surgery.He truly wants to help people.His seminar was very helpful,especially for someone like me,who thought bariatic surgery was so far out there,I couldn't even dream of having it done.He gave me hope and the information that I needed to make my life changing decision.He told everyone from the beginning that there were certain risks and to be prepared.He holds nothing back.His office staff was very good to me from the very first visit.I would like future patients to know that this is a very caring doctor and he is such fun to be around.I miss him terribly.My surgery was done on Dec.10,2002 and as of today,Oct.8,I have lost 101 1/2 pounds....Dr. Nease gave me back my life.I only wanted to get healthy and feel good.I never dreamed my life would be so much better.To sum it up, I just adore Dr. Nease and would do it all over again in a heartbeat.I feel like a million bucks and my husband thinks I'm HOT....
Hey Dr. Nease,if you read this,call me or email me.(Elvis has left the building.)

Before coming to Dr Nease I had been to other WLS surgeons and attended their seminars and even 1st appointments. I had corresponded with several via email. I was scheduled for surgery with another surgeon for my BPD/DS and then I found one more surgeon that I had not checked in to - Dr Nease in Portsmouth OH. I admit - the wait to get in to him in his office was extremely long b/c of all the patients - but once I got back to see him and met him for the first time I knew he was the surgeon I wanted even though scheduled with someone else. That first appointment he spent an hour with me explaining everything. (the reason for the long wait, of course!!!)

I knew I was only going to be his 2nd DS patient but I was totally confident in his ability and had peace about the change at the last minute. He came down to my level and talked to me like a human not some object that was going to make him more money. He took time to listen and answer all questions. He is very honest and open with all the risks as well as all the benefits of WLS. He & his wife Sheila are genuinely concerned for the obese and you will see that in your first meeting with either of them.

Before Dr Nease moved to CA I had the opportunity for some follow up and he was just as genuine and concerned afterwards as he was pre-op, always taking his time. He then was taken to CA. It truly was Ohio's loss and CA's gain. I had my BPD/DS on 8/19/2002 and was 404lbs pre-op. My surgery was uneventful and had a fairly uncomplicated recovery. In one year I have lost 125 pounds and still losing.

The DS is the best thing I've ever done for myself and I would be more than happy to answer anyone's questions regarding this surgery. Just email me on my profile page. I chose it over the Gastric Bypass b/c of the more normal lifestyle I can lead post op along with long term success of keeping weight off.

If I had to do over again I'd do it in a heartbeat and wouldn't change a thing about my experience.

my first impreeion of dr. nease was he truly seemed like he cared. after a couple of visits and him doing my surgery i knew i was right.
his staff was wonderful. they were all very helpful and took the time to make sure the patient understood everything. he was very involved in the aftercare program and even had support group meetings.
he sat down with me and explained the risks involved and excatly what he would be doing to me. there were no surprises.
i would give dr. nease an excellent rating. his bedside manner and surgical compentence was beyond my wildest dreams.

Dr. Nease is the BEST!!!! Took time to explain everything, before and after...His office staff were wonderful even when you see them out in the store they inquire how you are doing. I would suggest him to anyone wanting to have the surgery done. He moved from Portsmouth Ohio to Garden Grove, CA, and we really do miss him here. He's not hard to look at either. :) He showed a slide presentation to a group before he would even let you have a single appointment. He has a very structured before and aftercare program. My problem was with the hospital.

I have carried my weight around for over 20 yrs, but was really obese the last 5 yrs. I had been researching WLS for awhile, when I found Dr. Nease through a girlfriend of mine that worked at Garden Grove hospital. I had also reserached surgeons for a long time.

I liked Dr. Nease because of his background that brought him to this profession. His father was Morbidly Obese and passed away from complications. Dr. Nease's heart is in his work, more so than any other surgeon I have met. He wanted to do something to help other morbidly obese individuals.

I was Dr. Nease's first patient to have this done here in California. I had already seen two other surgeons prior to going to Dr. Nease, but once I met Dr. Nease, I knew he was the surgeon for me. You can see the warmth and compassion in his eyes and you know that he cares about you for <b>YOU</b> and not just another patient.

I had an uneventful surgery. I healed very well, I had very minimal scarring and I have followed the diet exactly as he has stipulated. To date, I have lost 58 lbs and I take my protein in abundance. I have had no dumping or throwing up and I am very aware of what I eat. This surgery has given me a complete new lease on life. I am happier than I have ever been and I am loving life!!!!!!

I found Dr. Nease through a referral from a surgeon in Ashland, KY. I went to my initial consult with Dr. Nease to go over my weight and to start paper work, then I went to his seminar.

His seminar was very helpful, it provided me with all information about the surgery that I needed, as well as about Dr. Nease and his reasons for being a bariatric surgeon.

Dr. Nease was an excellent surgeon, he was very caring and compassionate and was there for me throughout my surgeries (gall bladder and a scope). He called me at home quiet frequently to check up on me and anytime I had questions, he always returned my calls as soon as possible. I am now almost one year post op and lost almost 100 lbs. Despite the additional surgery, I would do this WLS surgery in a heartbeat. Dr. Nease is a fanstastic surgeon!!!!!

In addition I have had two family members that have had surgery with Dr. Nease as well.