For Post-Op Patients

Find your care

Our bariatric surgeons use a range of treatments to help you reach weight loss goals and optimize your health. To learn more, call 310-206-0367.

Post Bariatric Surgery Instructions

1) The UCLA Bariatric Surgery program is always available to you by:

2) For urgent matters during regular business hours (M-F 8:00am-4pm), please contact our office with any questions. If you have an urgent question and your telephone call is not returned, it is after 4pm, a weekend and/or holiday, please contact the UCLA Hospital Page Operator at 310.825.6301 and ask to speak to the MIS/ Bariatric Surgeon on call.

  • Please note: The after-hours number is only for urgent medical conditions & emergencies.

3) If at any point after surgery, you experience any vomiting, abdominal pain, persistent diarrhea, and/or shortness of breath, you should present to UCLA Medical Center or your local Emergency Room.

Join our Bariatric Surgery Support Meeting

For schedule information, please see our calendar of events.

Bariatrics Calendar UCLA

Post-Operative FAQ Sheet

Bariatrics Post Op FAQs

How You Can Help

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