Gastric Sleeve Surgery At Ucla ?

[angelica 0]

Anyone out there who had there vsg surgery at UCLA with Dr. Mehran? If so how was it? Need all the info being sleeved on Oct 10th

[lonnielou2 2]

I had my sleeve at UCLA with Dr. Dutson. He is the other bariatric surgeon at UCLA. It was a tough few days, but I am feeling great now. Hope your surgery went good:)

[angelica 0]

Yes my surgery went great just got home and feeling good........ so how is your diet? Were are you on the food diet?

[lonnielou2 2]

I start soft foods tomorrow. Have lost 14 pounds since the day of surgery. Don't forget to drink lots of Water. Hope you doing ok:)

[apebrown 1]

Im having surgery with him on November 7th. Im happy to be getting it done at such a good hospital. How was your stay? I have to lose 8 more pounds by the 7th and im on the 1200 calorie diet and its not shedding as fast as i thought it would be since im starving ! He told me that if i didnt lose it they would cancel my surgery that morning. Did anyone else have to lose some weight with him and got cancelled?

[lonnielou2 2]

@ apebrown - He would not even schedule me a surgery date until I lost another 10 pounds. He is so strict! Make sure you lose what he asks and dont mess around. I kept the weight off. He does not have much of a personality, but did a good job. They have a great team of nurses, anethesiologist, etc. You need to ask for apple juice (they do not just give it to you) as you get into the last day, it helps to pass gas. You are not alowed to leave until you do. Make sure you bring a robe to put over the hospital gown and slippers - you take alot of walks. Please ask if you have any other questions:)

[Tiana Harris 24]

@@lonnielou2 I'm getting a Rouxeny by Dr. Dutson, any tips? My consultation is May 12