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[Grammy271 1]

Hi,

My name is Pam and I am 45 years old and my current weight is 271 lbs. I live in Georgia. My insurance requires me to do 6 months of weigh in visits with my doctor and several other hoops to jump thru. I had my second weigh in today and tonight I have to do sleep study. Tomorrow I do my psych evaluation. I am not sure what to expect with the psych evaluation. My estimated surgery date is Feb. or March. I am looking forward to a new me.

[Apples2 19]

Welcome Pam and congrats on making the decision to a new and healthier you!

Take advantage of every opportunity to use these next six months to prepare yourself for different lifestyle. It is so important to go into this well-informed prior to your surgery. I was upset when I was told I needed to do the six month medically supervised diet. It was the best thing for me.

I spent hours on this site, asking questions, reading posts, asking more questions, etc. Another bit of advice....prior and post-surgery, do what your doc expects of you. So worth it.

As far as the psych visit....just be open and honest. Do some thinking prior to your appt. so you are prepared. Good luck to you!!!

[Grammy271 1]

The psych visit was a breeze. I was amazed at how at ease I was with the Dr. He said I was a very good candidate for the lapband. I must have my head on straight. LOL:thumbup:

[nurse from ga 0]

Hi,

My name is Pam and I am 45 years old and my current weight is 271 lbs. I live in Georgia. My insurance requires me to do 6 months of weigh in visits with my doctor and several other hoops to jump thru. I had my second weigh in today and tonight I have to do sleep study. Tomorrow I do my psych evaluation. I am not sure what to expect with the psych evaluation. My estimated surgery date is Feb. or March. I am looking forward to a new me.

Hey Pam...I'm in the same boat as you--my insurance (which is UHC HRA) requires the same 6mo visits. My first one is Oct. 18th. Everything that I've heard and read about Dr. Duncan & his group sounds excellent. Good luck w/ your sleep study & psych eval. Keep me updated!!!! Aleasha:thumbup:

[kittykat56 0]

Take advantage of every opportunity to use these next six months to prepare yourself for different lifestyle. It is so important to go into this well-informed prior to your surgery. I was upset when I was told I needed to do the six month medically supervised diet. It was the best thing for me.

I spent hours on this site, asking questions, reading posts, asking more questions, etc. Another bit of advice....prior and post-surgery, do what your doc expects of you. So worth it. QUOTE]

I agree whole-heartedly with Apple! I too had the 6 month supervised diet, and I felt so defeated by having to wait for my surgery. BUT, I needed that time to change my behaviors that got me in this shape. I took the time, which ended up being a whole year, to read, research, talk with others, and learn about my new tool. It's a long journey, but so worth it!

Good Luck to you and I look forward to seeing you in the future.

[emsbugbug 7]

Welcome, Grammy271! I am also from Georgia!!! What doctor will you be using? Let me know if there is anything I can do to help!:smile2: