Psych Evaluation

ann77 · November 29, 2005

Hi everyone! I have surgery date of Dec 13. I still have to get a psychological evaluation. Neither of the two my surgeon reccommends will work. Can anyone reccomend (I know, I can not spell this word!!) a psychologist?

Also, did anyone get cold feet close to their surgery date? I am starting to wonder if this is the right thing. I am scared I will fail and it would be a very expensive failure!!

--Ann :Bunny

coyotegirl · November 29, 2005

Ann, First off Welcome to LBT!

I think everyone is scared they will fail. We are all human right? I am a year out and still am scared. I have to tell myself everyday that this tool will work for me and I will not fail. I will not fail. I will not fail.

I was down on myself on my Bandiversary because i only lost 70lbs. but everyone here kicked me in the Butt and told me I was doing the band the right way and right on track with the weight loss. You will also succeed. I can feel it in my bones!

Sorry I can't help you with your other question.

Good luck and Keep your chin up!

I will not fail!

Just keep repeating it!

ann77 · November 30, 2005

Terri,

Wow!! 70lbs. That is great.

Carrie22803 · December 6, 2005

I can't help, either, as I actually did not have to have a psych eval...can you call your insurance company and ask who's in the plan? Or ask your primary care physician for a referral?? They just need to make sure your expectations are realistic and stuff like that, so I'd imagine most phsychologists could do that. And yes, it's scary, but it will not be a mistake. It is expensive, but YOU ARE WORTH IT. That's what I had to tell myself, especially since I paid out of pocket. I was so nervous afterwards that it was a waste, but I know now it wasn't, it is really the best thing that has happened to me in a long time. (since my son was born ) so, don't worry, be happy, and good luck!!