Weight Loss Surgery Directory

Carol K.
Pacifica, CA, USA
Post Op - BMI: 31.9
Member ID: K1098745254
Surgeon: Robert Rabkin, M.D.


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I HAD THE DS WLS WITH DR. RABKIN ON 2-14-03. I HAD LOST 50 POUNDS BEFORE SURGERY ON WW BUT WOULD NOT GO PAST THAT. I SCHEDULED THE SURGERY BEFORE I HAD REGAINED THE 50 POUNDS AGAIN. I HAVE LOST 120 POUNDS. I DO NOT TAKE BLOOD PRESSURE MEDS, DIABETIC MEDS, DO NOT HAVE SLEEP APNIA OR ASTHMA ANY LONGER. I FEEL WONDERFUL, ENERGETIC AND VERY HAPPY.


Surgeon Info:
Surgeon: Robert Rabkin, M.D.
HE WAS VERY INFORMATIVE AND CARING. JUST GOT BETTER, VERY IMPRESSIVE. VERY KIND, NICE, HELPING AND CARING.VERY INVOLVED. NOTHING. THAT HE IS VERY CONCERNED AND WILL WORK TO HELP YOU LIVE A BETTER LIFE. HE STAYS INVOLVED. HE JOINS THE SUPPORT GROUPS AND ANSWERS ALL QUESTIONS. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT AND HE CONTINUES TO BE THERE TO HELP. YES, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND SUPPORT WEB GROUP. VERY WELL, HE TOLD ME OF ALL THE RISKS AND THE PERCENTAGE OF THEM HAPPENING. I LOVE DR. ROBERT, HE IS VERY CARING AND DOES WONDERFUL WORK. HE ANSWERS YOUR CONCERNS AND QUESTIONS WITH PASSION. HE IS A WONDERFUL DOCTOR. I FEEL BOTH AND DR.'S RABKIN HAS IT ALL.
Insurer Info:
PHCS, MATTHEW
I DID NOT HAVE TO DEAL WITH THEM, THE PAC LAP OFFICE DID. I DON'T THINK THEY STALLED AT ALL. I AM NOT SURE PERSISTENCE WAS NECESSARY. SEND IN ALL THE INFORMATION YOU CAN GET, YOUR HEALTH, YOUR MEDS, YOUR PICTURES AND TELL THEM YOU CAN PROVE THIS WORKS.