"Well my first impression of Dr Rod, was that he was a Huge NY Irish Cop and the right Dr was right behind him. I kept looking but it was some teeny tiny blond tagging along instead. I was like-this is the guy?? I immediatly felt in capable hands. He would make my body behave!! LOL. He is brisk, to the point, looks right in your eyes to make sure you know what your doing, so you had better be up on your homework. It may be called a consultation-but its really just you telling him which surgery you want and why. Then hearing his impressions and advice. KNOW YOUR STUFF, RESEARCH!! He blows in like a hurricane and leaves like a tornado. Your left sitting there thinking-this was it? A 5 hour 6 month wait for 10 mins? But remember-He is on your side! I got that feeling immediatly. Rita is a jewel, thank God for her. His waiting room was packed and waiting soooooo long gave me plenty of time to chat up others and find out their impressions and get more details about their surgeries and experiences. I heard one lady 'who had the lap band' that she sipped gravy through a straw her first 3 weeks. I was like! WHAT!!! You had this life changing surgery only to clog your arteries more? (Between me and you, I dont think she will be successful at this) Oh yes, I pointblank asked dr Rod how long he had been doing this and how many patients he had 'killed' LOL....I interviewed HIM! Couldnt tell if he was amused or whatever but I did get all my questions answered to a T..He seemed to like that I had researched him and wrote down questions. He stresses aftercare!! Support systems...Lets you know this is not a quick fix. I would rate him with ***** stars, because I know he is good and up to date with what he does! He has tons of experience and genuinly cares, its just hard to see that in a 10 min visit. I will update more after my Surgery which should be before the end of the year!! "
