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I'm from Kentucky. I'm from Louisville there are 2 hospitals Baptist East and Norton that do the Sleeve and Bypass. I had mine done in Bardstown at Flaget Memorial Hospital with Dr. Farrell he does it in Elizabeth town also. And I know that St. Joseph's in Lexington does them too. I've seen a couple of girls from Pikeville, Ky on YouTube that have had it done in that area. But I don't know of anymore, though I'm sure there are plenty more! [emoji4]

I'm from Louisville, KY.... getting sleeved in Bardstown, KY, just starting to complete my pre-op testing requirements, my last one is at the beginning of March, then I'll get a surgery date!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I think all programs are different I literally spent 5 minutes with the psychologist (spent more time filling out insurance and general information forms in the waiting room!) He asked my height, my weight, what surgery I was having , my medical history, family medical history, if I had any previous psychological issues, if I have bouts of violence/ rage, if I had mood swings, if I've ever thought of or attempted suicide, if I had ever been physically or sexually abused, and if anyone in my immediate family had ever been diagnosed with a psychological disorder. most answers were a no I have no major medical issues other than joint pain, I was honest in I told him I do have mood swings (who doesn't) but no violence,and that yes I had previously thought of suicide, but never attempted and that my mother had depression and schizophrenia that was caused by a traumatic injury to her head and years of excruciating pain! And then he said "due to the medical history of HTN,CAD, diabetes in your family I will recommend the surgery and send my report to your doc by the end of this week.".And I said "That's it" and he said there would be more of a discussion if I had been previously diagnosed with a mental issue or had attempted suicide. He didn't ask me anything about my surgery, except which one I was have, and didn't ask about my expectations or understanding of it! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App