I had my surgery with Dr. Ahmad in 2006 and I would NOT recommend him.  His wife and staff are highly impersonal.  I was reprimanded 3 years post  op PUBLICALLY by Seema because she claimed I brought negativity to support meetings because I discussed my weight regain.  Dr. Ahmad as a surgeon is okay I suppose, but the post-op support sucks. If you are not selling surgery for them, they don't want you at support meetings.  ONLY success stories are allowed.  And they cater to their favorite poster child who's weight loss went to his head!!   I would recommend your going to Dr. Cussatti at Good Sam ...he has a good following and better support staff.  I no longer see Dr. Ahmad because of the poor demeanor in which I was handled by Seema.  At the support meetings all they discuss is numbers and how much weight everyone lost.  There's more to our obesity than that but they don't even barely touch on the real issues of how we got obese in the first place...there is no place for discussion in those so - called "support" meetings. 

Hi, if anyone is interested in having a meet and greet, in the Hudson Valley, let me know.  We're trying to organize an support luncheon or walking group.  dawn Hopper 518 956 4814

Hey all, 

I just moved back to the area from Massachusetts. I had my surgery last April. I have been feeling a little lost since I have been back. I used to go to the support meetings at the hospital that I had my RNY done at but not sure where to go now. Just looking for a little local support to get me back on track. Can you recommend anything?

Thanks,

Nicole

thanks  t bands !!