I Need A Psych Eval!!!

[stockymd 0]

I need a psych eval, and was wondering if anyone has a suggestion for a Dr.

I would like to get this done this month, but can't find a Doctor with experience with weight loss patients.

For thoes of you that can recommend I would appreciate the name and number of the Doc that did your Phych eval.

My PCP is goofy, so I need the info to tell him so I can get a referral. I don't care where the Dr is located ...will travel for evaluation :Bunny

[Kryssa 1]

My psychologists do only WLS patients and they are wonderful. They are located in Atlanta although they travel to St. Simon's Island once or twice a month (get evaluated and get a vacation at the same time?). Greg Cox and Betsy Ryland are a husband and wife team. They do individual evaluations as well as seminars for pre and post op patients. Their website is obesity2balance.com; it has their email address and phone #. Good Luck.

[Teresita 0]

Okie dokie, see you when you get back from Georgia. LOL I saw Dr. Sharon Moon located in LaPlata MD. Straight down Branch ave, through Waldorf. Just a little pass the LaPlata Waldorf. She is $200 I believe.

[LSasha 0]

I have a visual of C holding a sign.

***Will travel for psych eval***

Okie dokie, see you when you get back from Georgia. LOL I saw Dr. Sharon Moon located in LaPlata MD. Straight down Branch ave, through Waldorf. Just a little pass the LaPlata Waldorf. She is $200 I believe.

[stockymd 0]

Ok ok ...I was waiting for the comments....checking to see if you all were paying attention to me

Thank s for the info...I found a lady in Gaithersburg...She seems nice enough and not busy this month so I got my appt for next week.

Hey Skinner - How ya been...I still need to move more. Can't get it in gear.

Lsasha- You have been doing great---Come on tell us...How much have ya lost now? :kiss And I did make a sign...What's wrong with that? :tired

See you all soon.... :bandit

[keekahari 0]

StockyMD,

I will need a psych eval soon too. Please let me know the 411, is she covered by mdipa?

Thanks,

Kee

[stockymd 0]

Yes she does...but I called MDIPA today and they make the Dr. fill out a form first and then will let the Dr know if the visits will be covered. Plus, of course you need you PCP to write a referral.

Dr. Denise Dewhurst- 301-353-9543 Germantown, MD (Requires 2 visits)

Sorry I think I said Gaithersberg before.

Another Dr. called me a few minutes ago (I called like 10 today)- She does not take MDIPA, but it only costs $200 - $150 for visit and $50 for the report) --I might go with her..depending on her availability

Peggy Becker 703-927-2915 - Springfield, VA

Good Luck

[ConnieA0278 0]

Okie dokie, see you when you get back from Georgia. LOL I saw Dr. Sharon Moon located in LaPlata MD. Straight down Branch ave, through Waldorf. Just a little pass the LaPlata Waldorf. She is $200 I believe.

Sharon Moon is my best friends mom she is really nice.

I just got mine done in Waldorf w/ Dr. Hussain on post office road she took my insurance i only paid co pay

[stockymd 0]

Thanks Connie....wow you are just moving along :Bunny :Bunny

Hey Kee- I changed my person again. It's Dr. Fernback located in College Park, MD. Now I have my psych on 2/1/2005.

[Teresita 0]

Hey C if they find you crazy the insurance company will pay for it. LOL I passed and I had to pay, I don't know how that happened. Anyhow, let me know if you need the answers to the test. LMBO

Connie I love Sharon, tell her I said HI. We had such a good time talking, she is so comfortable. We talked and talked and talked pass the time that I was suppose to be there. We talked about everything and anything, her grandchildren, her weight, her husband, their pastor and church. We'll all have to get together for a therapy session. I'll bring some coffee cake.

[keekahari 0]

C, does Dr.Fernback take the insurance or do you have to pay out of pocket. I am trying to get with someone that is covered under mdipa so I can save a couple of dollars.

I have another question too... The test that ur scheduling, I am assuming that we can do those before our visist with our surgeon right? Also what other test have you done/soon to do so I can keep on track. Not sure how far along you are in your process, but since we have the same ins. co. and we are seeing the same surgeon, so I am following your lead....

Oh and one more thing. You mentioned that a meeting was being held at a seafood place. What the name and date, etc. I dont eat seafood, but I really want to meet you gals... and I am sure there is someting on the menu for me.

Thanks for the info ladies...

Kee

[LSasha 0]

I'm not C, but trying to help ya out.

Here is the website to the restaurant http://www.gandmcrabcakes.com/

Karen is going to send out an email w/the particulars. Make sure she has your email addy.

See ya Sunday:Bunny

C, does Dr.Fernback take the insurance or do you have to pay out of pocket. I am trying to get with someone that is covered under mdipa so I can save a couple of dollars.

I have another question too... The test that ur scheduling, I am assuming that we can do those before our visist with our surgeon right? Also what other test have you done/soon to do so I can keep on track. Not sure how far along you are in your process, but since we have the same ins. co. and we are seeing the same surgeon, so I am following your lead....

Oh and one more thing. You mentioned that a meeting was being held at a seafood place. What the name and date, etc. I dont eat seafood, but I really want to meet you gals... and I am sure there is someting on the menu for me.

Thanks for the info ladies...

Kee

[stockymd 0]

Kee,

I hate the way this post is set up...I can't see what you asked..But I will try and remember.

Dr. Fernback accepts MDIPA, actually he is the original Dr. my PCP referred me to. I called MDIPA to ask them specifically what I need to do for the psych eval. The Dr. has to go on MDIPA's web site and fill out a for FIRST and submit to them for approval (prior to your appt). I recommend calling MDIPA and seeing what they need 1st. You do not want to get stuck with that bill!

I have been seeing my PCP and a nutritionist for the past 5 months (one more month to go). I had my 1st sleep study a couple weeks ago.

They called me today to come back again cuz I snore and have apnea..and want to see if I can tollerate the machine they are going to want to give me. Yippy!! I have my consult with surgeon on 1/23/05, my psych on 2/1/05 and that's where I am so far.

I hope you can join us on Sunday it would be great to meet you and chat :Bunny :Bunny

[Crystalstar11 0]

Hello Group,

It's me... Made the reservation for Sunday at 1pm at G&M. Here is the web site for those who don't eat seafood http://www.gandmcrabcakes.com/ Hope you can find something you like. But most of all I hope to see everyone there. Please E-mail me a thumbs up if you are coming. I'm sorry this is such a short notice.

Kee - I'm looking forward to meeting you Sunday.

Thanks goes out to the group for helping pull everything together.

Karen

[keekahari 0]

See you on Sunday!