Dr. Corvala & Hospital Angeles

[NovemberSleever 20]

After a LOT of research, I've decided to have gastric sleeve surgery with Dr. Corvala at Hospital Angeles on 11/18. He was definitely not the cheapest option, but I feel very comfortable with his experience, great reviews and the too notch hospital.

Anybody else having surgery with Dr. Corvala in November?

Would also love to hear from those who have had surgery with him in the past and/or at Hospital Angeles. How was your experience with him, the facility, staff, etc.? Thanks!

[NovemberSleever 20]

Yes I've read your posts and they were very helpful in my decision. Thanks so much!

[NovemberSleever 20]

I did think of a question I forgot to ask you! Did Dr. Corvala use drains after surgery?

[NovemberSleever 20]

Thank you. Any stomach issues since your surgery such as dumping syndrome or diarrhea?

[luckyscheisse 1]

I just had surgery with Dr. Corvala on 9/29/15. I came home after two days, because my case manager said it was enough. I felt it was and happy to be home, but Corvala would like 3 days. I haven't had any issues. Been having chicken broth and Jello. I did follow the nutritionist recommendation and spent a lot of money at GNC.

The nurses and doctors were great and Paloma was super helpful. The drive with Rafael was easy. The only thing I wish they would have done was weighed me before. I did have them way me after. Also, bring chap stick, my lips were super chapped from the tube. I am glad I went this route. Good luck.

[NovemberSleever 20]

Great info thank you! Did they use drains for/after surgery? Did you meet Dr. Corvala before and after surgery? How was the hospital (the room, staff, cleanliness)? Thank you!

[luckyscheisse 1]

Great info thank you! Did they use drains for/after surgery? Did you meet Dr. Corvala before and after surgery? How was the hospital (the room, staff, cleanliness)? Thank you!

I did meet Corvala before and after. He spoke perfect English. I had a drain and they took it out the day I left (after two days). Didn't even know, but I over did it a little the other day and it leaked. No pain, just messy. Reapplied bandage and all is good. They did tell me I had a strong pain threshold, but I think most women do ????

The hospital was very clean. There are a few nurses that don't speak English (or pretend not too). They do know the word pain. They gave me Meds for a headache.

They also found a polyp in my throat while putting tube down for anesthesia and took a picture for me to take back to the states to have removed. I thought that was cool that they didn't ignore it.

[Kristin E Trask 0]

I tried to go through dr.corvala and the liaison guy quit communicating with me. I wanted to use him, but I don't like not being answered!