Jason M. Balette's Online Review Report Card

Dr Balette is a good balance between your odd uncle who tells silly jokes and your favorite college professor. He is kind but also swift to business. He is surrounded by great support staff and creates an environment of security and trust. Highly recommend.

Dr. Balette is wonderful. He is professional, courteous, and down to earth. He tells you what it is, not what you want to hear. He addresses challenges head on and direct. His staff is wonderful as well.

Great experience with a great Doctor! He and his staff are very helpful and supportive.

My wife (Elizabeth) had bariatric surgery in January. Both of us have had significant issues with our weight throughout our lives and were looking for a way to gain control over a demon that haunted us all our lives. After my wife had recovered from her procedure, I decided to talk to Dr Howard to find out if I was a successful candidate for this procedure. Dr. Howard took excellent care of Elizabeth and his bedside manner made him easily approachable for this task. My first meeting went well and I found out that because I have sleep apnea and a high BMI I am an excellent candidate and that my insurance will pay for this procedure. I also found out a sobering fact… Bariatric Surgery Is kind of like a get out of jail free card. You can use it once but each time afterwards you will get diminishing returns. In short, don’t waste your time getting this surgery if you are not ready to really work on your weight as you can stretch your stomach right back out and once again, finding yourself swimming in your own obesity. Losing the weight is not free, there is still effort here, but if you are willing to do what Dr. Howard and the Dietician tells you, you will enjoy success, not to mention a much healthier life. I had a lot to do before the surgery, I had to see my General Practitioner, a Phycologist, get an upper GI, and general work to be ready for the surgery, for three days prior to surgery I was on a liquid diet only and the day before I was not allowed to eat past midnight. This is to shrink your liver and make the surgery simpler for the Surgeon. The morning of the surgery a Calvary of Nurses who were all kind and caring got me ready for surgery, the anesthesiologist was excellent, and Dr. Howard showed up a bit before hand and not only checked and double checked everything but gave me some much-needed support. I woke up from surgery and felt like a truck had hit me, which I assume was normal, I was very groggy but hopefully not obnoxious as those hours were a bit of a blur for me. The next 12 hours were all about trying to urinate and most importantly walk as much as you can. Dr. Howard fills up your stomach with air to facilitate the surgery and the only way to work it out is to walk as much as you can as often as you can, that and an occasional toot did me wonders, ok it was more than occasional. After meeting Micheal, the Dietician, learning about what to eat and when, and gaining the ability to walk well I was discharged the next day around 2pm. I went home and crashed for the rest of the day and got up in morning and began to try to walk as much as possible. I hope you like protein drinks… I am drinking a couple a day, even now, three weeks after my procedure, Protein is key for this whole endeavor but when you chat with your dietician you can broach that subject. Last week I was told I could eat anything that I can smush with a fork. You will be shocked how wonderful it is to chew even mashed potatoes. Dr. Howard is an excellent surgeon, my scars are minimal, he cares about my comfort, his staff is exceptional. This is a big step having your stomach shrunken but remember that you are also losing a lot of the nerves that tell you to be hungry all the time. I am a big guy, even today after losing 30lbs 3 weeks after surgery. Before the surgery I could eat a 32-ounce steak without even worrying about it, this morning I had ½ a cup of mashed potatoes and was full as could be. The funny thing is right now I am not hungry all the time and even with the lower calorie intake I have a ton more energy. This surgery is not for everyone but there is support out there!

Patients who undergo Bariatric Surgery require the support of their loved ones and trustworthy medical professionals like Dr. Balette. He provides thorough explanations of the different surgical procedure options and helps patients make the best decision. Furthermore, his team of nurses and nutritionists are always there to answer any questions or address any concerns. My surgery was successful, leading to a 42-pounds weight loss so far, improved health, and increased energy. I am very happy with the results I am seeing, and I am extremely grateful for the excellent care given by Dr. Balette and his team throughout the entire journey.

But far the best surgeon I’ve ever had!!! The nurses and staff are amazing as well!!! Jason was kind and confident and patient!!! Look no further he is literally the best of the best!

I am 2 weeks post op from VSG surgery. Dr. Balette and his team have been absolutely amazing during this journey. I just wanted to say thank you for explaining everything step by step Dr, and to his amazing team you guys rock at patient care the follow up is spectacular and the 24/7 access to the team is amazing. I am truly blessed to have been referred to an amazing surgeron that truly listened and gave great advice.

Had a wonderful experience with Dr. Balette. I had two lipomas removed and I was very thankful for the direct and informative information, he explained everything that was going to happen leading up to the surgery and post surgery. On the day of surgery, he reiterated what was going to happen and what I would be expecting during recovery and again was caring and informative. I would highly recommend him for any of your surgical needs that he specialies in.

Visite al Dr Jason Barlette, para hacerme una manga gastrica, la primera consulta salí lista para la cirugía se tomo su tiempo conmigo explicándome todo me hice la cirugía hace 15 días y mi experiencia es maravillosa, Meghan siempre contesta hasta fuera de horario el trato del Dr maravilloso cuando tú vas a donde ellos siempre hay una solución con todo estoy agradecida con Dios que pude encontrar un buen Dr y si tuviera que volver a elegirlos lo eligiera de nuevo 100% recomendado. Angie

One of the best surgeons I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting and getting worked on by he is always a joy to see at your visits and his staff is so friendly and caring I love this place and the Dr would recommend anyone to use him for your surgery he got my process done fast and with no hassle and I love that keeps up the great work Dr Balette and staff