Dr Paya Mahbod requirements???

Has anyone had DR Paya Mahbod recently that lives in So. Cali ???? And if so what are his requirements before surgery? I am really torn about having to see him.. I had my hopes set on another Surgeon, but looks like that isnt going to happen....GRRR .. Any feed back is greatly appreciated.!

Thank you

I actually thougth I was going to get him (my Ins only has two Bariatric Surgeons they use - Dr Paya and Dr. Quilicci) so I went for my consult BEFORE my approval came thru.   I honestly don't recall his requirements.   I know he gave me the list but I tossed it the next day when my referral came thru for Dr. Q.    Sorry I can't help.   He seemed to be a nice guy but that is all I can say. 

I have Dr Q now and I HATE HIM.

Dr. Q's office is a machine.   Well oiled most of the time but not a lot of personality.  I think as a whole they do an excellent job and I'm completely happy with my surgery, the outcome and my weight loss.  

I refer more on my own PCP and my lupus doc than on Dr. Q's office and I will not spend any time with the nutritionist there as I think she knows not how to counsel people but is a regurgitation of what the doctors tell her to say.

I *love* Dr. Tovar's bedside manner.  He is easy on the eyes and has a sense of humor.  Dr. McVay is kind of uptight but OK.   Dr. Q is just toooo damn busy when there are no complications to even talk to you much besides his own 'Answer these three questions for me'

He is a SUPER SWEETHEART and his bedside manner is awesome.  He is out of network for me now.

I also ended up going with Dr. Quilici. The only thing I remember about Dr. Paya is that he only requires a pre-op liquid diet if your BMI is over a certain point. I think it's 47 or 48.

Wow, thank you for the info ! I really appreciate it alot.. My appt. is next week with him and I hope it goes smoothly!!!! Have a wonderful day ladies!!!