"I first saw Dr. Abkin at a weight loss surgery seminar that you are required to attend before you can even schedule an appointment to see him. The seminar was 11/11/03 and my first appointment with him was scheduled for 1/8/04. Not too long of a wait. In the meantime, I scheduled all my tests and evaluations. When I arrived at his office, his staff was very courteous and Dr. Abkin himself is very pleasant. Here I am making a life changing decision and he is as pleasant as can be and very informative. He STRESSES the fact that you must really stick to your after care plan. Having travelled 2 hours to get to him, he made it a point that he would like me to continue to see him for my after surgery care. He covered the fact that there are risks involved. I felt comfortable leaving there. At this point I am waiting for insurance approval and I have a surgery date of 3/08/04. According to the ladies in his office, my insurance carrier is not a major problem. But who knows!"
