Is there any one who had their surgery at Anne Arundel Medical Center?

Yep, I did! My surgery was October 2013 by Dr. Gandsas.

How was Dr Grandsas and your surgery? I'm so nervous about the long term affects. How long does the process take from beginning to surgery?

Because my insurance was easy to deal with, I was able to get approval and through all the required testing in about 3 1/2 months. My first appointment was in early August and I had the surgery at the end of October. My hospital stay was 2 days and I'm not going to lie, it was a rough couple of days with nausea and moderate pain. I know a handful of people that have had this surgery and they all made out fine. Some had more pain/nausea than others, but all were up and around a few hours after surgery. Dr. Gandsas and the AAMC program have a very good track record with their patients. He is approachable, respectful and nice. Like any doctors office, though, it's a "machine", always quite busy! I have always gotten responses from the nutritionist and/or RN coordinator within 24 hours, so I have felt well supported. I understand your anxiety about the long term! I'm almost 5 months out, and I'm still "adjusting" to everything. Just be sure in your heart that you are dedicated to making a change because it really will rock your world (but ultimately in a good way)! Every day is a challenge, but an opportunity to make good choices. Is it difficult? YES!! Do I regret it? No way!

Thank you so much you were a big help. Which surgery did you have ? I thinking sleeve or bypass. Hopefully the Dr. Will help with that decision.

How has weight loss been for those who have had surgery at AAMC with Dr Gandsas? And how was recovery?