"My 1st impression of Rabaza was he is very confident and informative. I met him on 9/14/06 in his group meeting at his office for obese people who are interested in having weight loss surgery. He explained the difference between most/popular WLS's and also explained why his practice doesn't perform all of them. He is a kind and compitent man he carries himself this way. Up to this point, my impression of Rabaza has not changed. His office staff must have been replaced overtime because I can not say enough about them, especially Christina Prado. She has been GREAT!!! I know I can get a little nervous and antsy and she always knows what to do or say to get me back into my comfort zone. She has help me out alot especially with my goal of getting this done the week of my birthday for a \"REBIRTH\" of ME! rnrnOn 9/14 I was able to get me appointment with the psychologist for the same weekend for 9/16/06 I spent most of my saturday morning there taking a test. rnrnThen I was sick. Got an appointment with Manuel Gonzalez my PCP which know how to deal with WLS patients. He was great gave me some antibiotics for by congestion and cough...got rid of that. rnrnOn 9/26/06 had my one on one with Dr. Rabaza, read up to much on everything didn't have many questions for the doctor but he still created a conversation which caused me to ask certain questions. On this day, I spoke with Christy and asked if we would still be in time for my \"Rebirth\" close to my birthday. Everything had been going so smoothly I was sure to receive a let down soon. But--She was able to get me in for Oct 11th at 1:30pm in South Miami Hospital.rnrnThus far, they have been great...I will keep you posted!"
