ready for a new me

It is nice to be able to connect with people in the same area, some with the same doctor, who are going thru or have gone thru the same thing. I am just starting the process towards my new life and am pretty excited. I go tomorrow for my psych evaluation, meeting with the nutritionist, first appt with the doctor, and the seminar. I have already got the letter of recommendation and form completed from my primary care doctor. From what I understand, the only other requirement from my insurance before surgery will be to lose 10% of my weight. Dr. Westmoreland operates at the hospital I am going to on Feb 28 & March 28. I am hoping to meet the requirement in time for the March date. Does that sound realiatic or am I hoping for too much? For me 10% would be 21.8 pounds. Thanks guys...and I'm sure I will be asking other questions after all four appointments tomorrow!

Hey guys, I live in Columbia and am hoping to have my surgery with Dr. Westmoreland in Murfreesboro. Can any of you that have used him tell me a little about the psych evaluation? I go for mine in the morning. I wasn't worried about it at all until I went to my primary care doctor today to get my letter of recommendation and the nurse told me her mom was denied because she didn't pass the psych portion. Now I am freakin' out!!