Sombra1718

I have not had my psych eval. yet but I asked my surgeon what the psychologist will be looking for and what would cause them to report that you are not right for lap band. She said that mostly they are looking for suicidal thoughts and past attempts. Also that the person has the mental stability to handle the big changes of lap band. She told me not to stress about it.

OMG I am so so happy to see this post. I am in my pre-op diet and need to loose somewhere between 150-180 lbs and even though I am dedicated to my decision to get lap band it seems that a lot of people...even people who are banded are very negative. Just seeing so many people who have lost at least 100lbs and even 200lbs lightens my heart. Thank you so much, Ashley

Wow that is worrisome. I have never been diagnosed with an eating disorder by any doctors or psychologists but I also never specifically asked if they thought I had an eating disorder. But that does sound about right. I will definently look for a therapist who can help me with it. I know there will be times that I will probably "fall off the wagon" and even binge but I would do that without the band too. Hopefully the fact that I spent so much money, and some pain, and effort to have it put in and that it will help me if I follow the rules will help keep me motivated. I don't think I can be any worse off than I already am. Ashley