"I went to the informational seminar on Jan. 16th, 2003. I was very impressed with Dr. Rens approach with us. I found her to be very friendly and compassionate about her work. She explained at the meeting that before we had a one on one consult with her we would have to see here psycologist Warren Huberman. The next morning at 9:00 am I called Dr. Huberman to get an appointment only to find out that I was number 30 on his call back list. I figured that I would hear from him sometime that week since the receptionist told me that he personally calls everyone back himself, but to my surprise he called me back at about 3:00 that afternoon and set up an appointment with me for Jan. 31st, 2003. Right after I hung up the phone with him I called Dr. Rens office to try to set up my appointment with her. I explained that I was seeing Dr. Huberman on the 31st and asked if I could just make my appointment now for a date following my appointment with him. The office staff was VERY friendly and they were glad to help my. I got an apppointment for February 12th, 2003. On Jan. 31st I saw Dr. Huberman. He is a very friendly man. He was really nice and understanding. I felt very comfortable speaking to him, and he does try to help you get the $250.00 fee back if you want it. He wished me lots of luck with my surgery and thats really all there is to say about that. On Feb. 12th I was on my way to see Dr. Ren. I have to tell you I had trouble sleeping the night before because I was so nervous. Her office was pretty crowded when I got there but let me tell you, she has the nicest staff that I have ever met at a doctors office. They were friendly and helpful. First I was to meet Gio her nurse practitioner but there was a mix up with my paperwork and the lady who was before me so I met with his assistant. Please forgive me but I don't remember her name. She was very thorough though. When we were just about done I received a call from my mother that my sister had been in an accident, when hearing this Gio and the other N/P came to sit with me and talk to me they were a great emotional support system and they really didn't even know me. My mother told me to finish my appointment and then come home. So I was to then meet Dr. Ren. She is the NICEST SURGEON I have EVER met!!!!! After speaking she thinks I will do well with the Adujustable Gastric Band. She gave me my date it will be April 14th, 2003 if all goes well with my insurance (United Healthcare) which I am reaaly hoping for. The only bad thing about United is that they don't cover the fills yet (which are necessary) so they will run you about $100.00 each time you get it done, but I think she said they're still working on that. All in all I think she is wonderful and so is her staff. I can't wait until April 14th. I'll tell you more after I see her nutritionist Barrie Wolfe. I have to get an appointment with her still and I will also need an esophogram. Talk to you later! BYE!"
