"I finally met Dr. Rodriguez after a couple of visits with the nurse practioner and going to 2 seminars and support meetings. Dr. Rodriguez is very busy but very friendly. He will answer all of your questions and concerns without making you feel foolish for asking them. I know he could tell that I did not like being examined and being looked at so he was very nice about it. He was honest about the complications and risks. He knew that I heard the "obese" and how unhealthy it is to be obese a hundred times so he just spoke about the surgery and history. He is very easy to talk to if you have many concerns. I am confident in him and his skills as a surgeon to perform this operation on me. :)"