I was banded May 11 by Dr. Ahmad and I couldn't have been happier with him. From the very first phone call to find out about informational meetings to being discharged from the hospital I felt like I was in the most competant hands possible. His wife, Seema is the most amazing woman and knows every one of his patients names, surgery dates, keeps up with our progress. I had my surgery at Mather and even the nurses and aides were gushing about him. Several told me they had waited to apply to get on his service. He was not the closest surgeon to my home and I travel over 45 minutes each way for an appointment, but honestly I would travel 3 times that distance for him.

I was thinking about having him do my procedure....I like that you had a good experience. I literally live 10 minutes from the hospital but of course i want to go somewhere good not just close.

I called Dr.Ahmad when first researching & calling around-secretary seemed nice but quick to call me back & cancel orientation bc did not take my insurance. I'm considering self pay-how's it going? I have struggled for so many years-very skeptical! Would love your opinion of band & Dr Ahmad. I'm a Mom too!

I still have not decided yet about the procedure. I am so nervous and am trying every other way first but it seems as through nothing is working.

I know the feeling-treying to decide about procedure and trying but nothing working. Did you ever visit the overeaters anonymous website or meetings at Mather & St Charles. It's only been a few days since I joined the site and it's the first time in sooo long I am hopeful it & talking to people really can help me. I think I'll put my decision on hold & see if I can learn why I eat. I will prob still want surgery to help me lose & control appetite after!

Good luck!

Kristen

Hi KC, That's funny you say that because I use to go to meetings there way back when before kids and was really trying to live the 12 step way of life. I just fell away from it and had no time for the meetings. But they are helpful to vent and be around like issued people. What web site did you join?

Hi again. I had typed in overeaters anonymous to look for meetings in my area and found the site-it's huge. You really can just do posts and chats-daily as many times as we need to. Seems a lot easier than physically goibg and easier to start if shy (I am) too! I think it's "OA.com". I am making myself go tomorrow AM though-it is hard to get there-I have 4 small kids!

Please keep in touch and let me know if you decide to get the surgery w/ Ahmad!

Kristen

Hi everyone I have my first appt with him on december 21 09 and I will just like to know does he make u diet before surgery and what test does he ask of you

Thanks in advance

I'm scheduled for surgery on 3/31/10 with Dr. Ahmad. I'm on a liquid protein diet until the surgery.

I was banded May 11 by Dr. Ahmad and I couldn't have been happier with him. From the very first phone call to find out about informational meetings to being discharged from the hospital I felt like I was in the most competant hands possible. His wife, Seema is the most amazing woman and knows every one of his patients names, surgery dates, keeps up with our progress. I had my surgery at Mather and even the nurses and aides were gushing about him. Several told me they had waited to apply to get on his service. He was not the closest surgeon to my home and I travel over 45 minutes each way for an appointment, but honestly I would travel 3 times that distance for him.

Hi there that was good to hear,of course like many people ive been trying to find the right surgeon and i have my first meet july 26th, do you remember what kinds of tests he does,look forward to hearing from you

Does anyone know of the self pay options Dr.Ahmad's office has if any? is it payments or all at once ?