maccollster

Wow, that sounds very positive. I have been reading various postings and many have complained about pain etc. I get banded on the 10th so I am getting just a little bit nervous so this helps. Hope you can continue to feel good and you recover quickly!:thumbup:

Hi, I am new to this, I have been referred to Dr Amson for the lap band surgery. Although I have done a ton of reading and research I would like to hear from others as to what to expect. Dr. Amson I see tomorrow for my second appt, he had given me some reading assignments as well as the group contacts that I needed to connect with. There was also the writing assignment basically outlinining how I ended up where I am at today, very enlightening.....Excercise was also a requirement, I am to do daily excercise which I was not minding but found that my knee started giving me trouble so it has been a bit of struggle. The lap band support group is out of town for me so it is difficult to connect with so I thought that this might be a good way for me to learn about other's journey, hopefully find some support for myself as well being a support for others. I see the nutrionist this weeks as well so I guess I will see how that goes. I have approximately 150 lbs to lose, is there anyone else out there that has dealt with Dr. Amson? I would love to hear any words of wisdom from others that have gone through this. I am getting anxious to have it done, not sure what I am really in for. Thanks

Hi, I am new to this site but am looking for places that will provide information and support much like so I can tell you that I attended Dr Amson's office approximately 6 weeks ago, had to wait for about 4 - 5 months before I could get in for my first appt. The appt is quite a long time, prepare to be there for about 3 hours, between waiting and watching the videos etc. My next appt is tomorrow, during the 6 weeks between appointments you are asked to connect with others (he gives you some contacts and a support group), read specific books to do with your weight as well as write a letter telling him or someone else why you ended up this way. That part is rather enlightening, took me quite a while to put pen to paper. I also have to see a nutrionist this week as well. Hard to say when the dr. will do the lap band surgery, would like to have it done right away as once you make that decision it is difficult to wait. Hope this has been helpful.