any chicago sleevers use Dr. Kenneth Davison for the psych evaluation?

[rn1002 2]

I go for my psych eval on monday. My surgeon referred me to Dr. Kenneth Davison for the psych evaluation. I'm a bit nervous about this, any tips??

[Fit2btied 122]

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Where do you live?

[rn1002 2]

Chicago, my surgeon is in Downers Grove through Good Samaritan Hosp. He referred me to a couple of PSY-D's that work out of Good Sam's outpatient psych

[cindymg 629]

Your psych is a referral from your surgeon? That's good -- at least he should be open minded about VSG surgery.

My psych eval was easy. My guy was a referral from my insurance co, as my surgeon's psych didn't accept my insurance. When I told the psych I was having weight loss surgery, he blurted out, "oh my God, why? You're such a tall, beautiful woman! Why would you want to do that to yourself?" Then I told him about my high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, and out of control diabetes that was starting to cause numbness in my feet. He got on board then.

Anyway, all he really wanted to know was a) did I understand the changes that were coming and could I handle the post op diet and lifestyle; and was I doing this for myself and not being forced into it by someone else. Then I took the MMPI exam which I'm sure showed me to be whiny doormat who let people walk all over her. And that was it. He pronounced me a good candidate and sent in the report.

I really should go back and show him that I am still a tall beautiful woman -- just 58 lbs lighter!

Are you in the city or suburbs? I'm in the city and had my surgery at St Joseph's hospital. I got all of my pre and post op Protein shakes, broths, smoothies and soft foods from a great chef, also a sleever who has started her own company. Send me a private message if you want her name and website. Her food made this whole thing easy for me.

[christine042 1]

I just saw him 2 weeks ago for my first appointment and will be going back Monday for the final one. (my insurance requires two appointments) He was very easy to talk to. His main concern was to make sure I understood this will be a major change in my life and am I willing to follow the plan your doctor gives me. Also he asked about why I am having the sleeve done and if I have any support people. I am also having my surgery at Good Samaritan Hosp.

[GBPackerGrl 57]

Hi guys! I'm having my surgery done at Good Sam as well on Nov 1st!! Who is your surgeon?? Mine is Dr. Rosen.

[christine042 1]

Mine is also Dr. Rosen. I am not scheduled yet but I see him on wed and have all the requirements done. Can you tell me if you can schedule before you get approved by insurance or can you schedule and wait for approval?

[GBPackerGrl 57]

Hi Christine. Congrats on getting all of you requirements done. Are you an *** or a PPO? I am an *** and I met w the doctor my very first appt 7/29! The next appt 1 month later I had met all of my requirements and the said I could schedule my surgery! So yes they did schedule without prior approval from insurance company!! When was your first visit w them? Where are you from?

[christine042 1]

I first saw them the middle of june. I wasn't sure what i wanted to do so I didn't get any of my requirements done till I was sure. Did you schedule the first available surgery? I am hoping to schedule for sometime next month. I have ***. How long did it take to hear back if they approved it? Sorry all the questions. I am just happy to hear someone else goes to him. Lol btw I'm from frankfort

[GBPackerGrl 57]

No I did not take the first available, they wanted me to do it in Oct but I was too scared lol!!! Still a lil nervous. Don't be sorry for all of the ?'s I'm excited too! I have lots for you too! I'm sure they will have something in November. Call Monday. I will try and private message you when I get home later so everyone doesn't have to keep reading about LW .

[redilla42 16]

I just got scheduled yesterday from Dr . rosen for dec 3 that was the earliest he could do it

[GBPackerGrl 57]

I just got scheduled yesterday from Dr . rosen for dec 3 that was the earliest he could do it

Congrats that's awesome. Where are you from?

[rn1002 2]

Wow, Dec 3rd was the earliest. That stinks. I have my 2nd psych appt for the MMPI test on mon 10/14, then hopefully I can schedule. My Insurance required it be 2 appt's as well. Good Luck!

[redilla42 16]

Im from paloshills the day will be here before I knw it.......so nervous

[rn1002 2]

I live in beverly. So pretty close to palos. I feel like I am sooo ready But I'm sure the nerves will kick in when I'm actually scheduled and the day is closer. My consult was with Dr. Mikhail, he was great, loved his bedside manor.