I was first referred by my PCP to UCLA. That program wanted me to go through many hoops including weight loss. I dedicided that this was not the program for me and fought tooth and nail with my insurance company to get a referral to a different more patient centered program that did not require any hoops. I am soooo glad that I did.
Every program is different with how many days of liquid diet before surgery. Mine was 3 days of clear liquid. My sister's program was one day. If you have a choice of where to go, I would ask the program all of these questions and then some.
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Marilyn
Lap RNY 11/04/05
283/169/150
Dr. Paya
West Hills, CA
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