Dr Carson Liu- Los Angeles anyone??

di1138 · 07-30-2008, 03:53 PM

I am in the process of scheduling surgery with Dr Liu. Anyone have any experiences with him? Thanks
Diane

lindsaylee74 · 07-30-2008, 05:24 PM

There seems to be a variance depending on whether you see him through O-band or his own practice. I had originally planned to do my surgery with him because he's got such great PR, but my experience with his office--phone calls never returned, or returned a week later, weak help with insurance--turned me off, as well as what seemed like a pretty casual attitude toward pre-op testing and information. The doctor I finally went with had me get cardio clearance, pulmonary clearance, h. pylori test, etc. etc. Liu only did a blood test.

Nice guy, but if I can't get him on the phone BEFORE surgery, I didn't have much comfort about getting him on the phone if there was a problem.

di1138 · 07-30-2008, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by lindsaylee74

There seems to be a variance depending on whether you see him through O-band or his own practice. I had originally planned to do my surgery with him because he's got such great PR, but my experience with his office--phone calls never returned, or returned a week later, weak help with insurance--turned me off, as well as what seemed like a pretty casual attitude toward pre-op testing and information. The doctor I finally went with had me get cardio clearance, pulmonary clearance, h. pylori test, etc. etc. Liu only did a blood test.

Nice guy, but if I can't get him on the phone BEFORE surgery, I didn't have much comfort about getting him on the phone if there was a problem.

Thanks. I went through California Baratric and they were fantastic with helping me with the insurance end. I can't speak to what his pretesting requirement are yet however I had just had a work up from my cardiologist and took him all my recent records. Thanks for your input.

TravelLady48 · 08-05-2008, 08:09 AM

Hi Dane: So have you decided stick with Dr. Liu? I have have had many of my pre-test with another surgeon, but am not too thrilled with him, so I'm looking for another surgeon. Does Dr. Liu or his nutritionist give you guidelines to follow for a pre-op diet?

I would be very interested to know more about him, and I am planning on attending his seminar soon.

Anne

di1138 · 08-05-2008, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TravelLady48

Hi Dane: So have you decided stick with Dr. Liu? I have have had many of my pre-test with another surgeon, but am not too thrilled with him, so I'm looking for another surgeon. Does Dr. Liu or his nutritionist give you guidelines to follow for a pre-op diet?

I would be very interested to know more about him, and I am planning on attending his seminar soon.

Anne

Hi Anne, I am scheduled for surgery on Aug 22 with him. I really liked him since he took his time and did not rush me. He does not have much of a pre Op liquid diet, only 3-7 days. He does encourage you to do the 7. The nutritionist I spoke to was just okay. I was not impressed with her. She didnt give me a good answer regarding protein intake. I will speak to him in detail about all the diets from liquids to food, at the preop appointment. The day I was there I spoke to a woman in the waiting room who was one month out and almost 45 lbs lighter! She was very happy with him. Good luck!
Diane