Has anyone had Dr. Regan as their surgeoun for a Sleeve Gastrectomy?

I am thinking about going to him but I am concerned because he has only done about 15 VSG. He does seem to have a lot of experience with RNY though... I'm not sure how different these 2 surgerys are in terms of the technical aspects.... If he's good at RNY would he be good at VSG or are these totally different?

Any feedback would be appreciated!

 This is only MY opinion..If he has only done 15 VSG I would NOT let him touch me..There are plenty of other surgeons with a lot of experience..Dr Georgen did my RYN and three other surgeries..I honestly think he is the BEST.The RNY is totally different from the VSG.. Does he have seminars? I would suggest you go..

I would never let an inexperienced surgeon operate on me again. I learned my lesson the hard way, being one of Kemmerling's first banding patients.  He had done numerous RnYs... or so he claimed anyway. (I don't believe anything he says about anything.)  I came out of lapband surgery all screwed up.

I'd choose a surgeon who has much experience so there is a lesser chance of complications. This is one area where you really, really want someone who has experience. It's your life, after all.

Good luck!

Dr. Regan did my sleeve 1/16/12 and I am right on track as far as I can see. I havent had any complications, issues, vomiting, anything. I wasnt aware that he had only done 15 VSG, where did you get this number from? I would say to attend the support groups they have there every other week and maybe talk to more Sleevers. I have NO complaints and would let him do it again! Also, if you do a search on him, you will see only positive reviews!

I asked the nurse when I was first deciding on a surgeon.

I have actually decided on someone else, but I'm glad to hear everything went well for you!

I think the biggest mistake people make is underestimating the value of experience.  2 months after my surgery I asked how Dr. Prewitt learned to do RNY surgery?  (I was concerned that they might practice on dogs or something).  One of his patients (that was not losing) said, "he learns on us".  I thought that was rather harsh, but she was upset with the length of the bypass he gave her.  Eventually Dr. Prewitt did a revision on her and she is doing quite well.  We trust our doctors to give us the right size RNY or VSG (yes they are all different).  Experience gives them the judgement to decide how invasive a procedure to do.  Experience teaches them how to improve the support network.  Experience teaches them how to fix the surgery if there is a problem.  You were right to ask and make an informed decision.  Patients need to ask our surgeons the specifics of their surgery beforehand.  Best of luck with your surgery.  Tri