"0"^^ . "0"^^ . . . "2018-05-02T00:00:00"^^ . "5"^^ . "0"^^ . "I will start off this review by saying that I was not referred to Southern Nevada Bariatrics for weight loss surgery, but for a cholecystectomy, as Dr. Mustafa Ahmed also does general surgeries.\n\nThere was an initial misunderstanding between Dr. Ahmed and I (on my side at least) because I have some ambivalent feelings towards the concept of weight loss surgery in the first place, and given that I was there even for a different purpose, I was a little offended that my weight was brought up and how I would qualify for said surgery if it weren't for my insurance. But I'm trying to keep in mind that most people wouldn't be offended if they were going into the office and that came up, mostly because other people ARE there for weight loss surgery. I try to love my body regardless of my weight, and I am already working with a nutritionist. Anyways, I digress.\n\nInitially I was concerned that there was going to be a feeling of tension because of that conversation, but misunderstanding aside, he is a very sweet person the few times I interacted with him or observed him before and after my surgery.\n\nHe did the procedure at North Vista Hospital yesterday and I feel I was in very safe hands.\n\nUnfortunately I think I was still not very lucid after the surgery as I do not remember my conversation with him afterwards but I'm glad to know he came in to check on me when I woke up. (Please forgive me for not remembering the conversation; I talked to Barbara when I was more lucid and was told that I had a conversation with you earlier.)\n\nHe and his office staff are very sweet and patient (I can't remember all of your names but I appreciate everyone's patience in dealing with my multiple calls to clarify such a swift surgery schedule), so I would recommend him if you need to get a medical procedure done. They make sure to give you plenty of notes and contact information for any questions you might have and a reminder to follow up."^^ . .