Can't Have Surgery :(

[kimpossible67 608]

My surgeon won't do surgery on me because of my mental history. Wow, so disappointed.

[DLCoggin 1,788]

It's important enough to get a second opinion. You never know!

[kimpossible67 608]

Should I just go some place else and not mention my history???

[DLCoggin 1,788]

No. Gastric bypass is a major surgery and everyone that I have ever heard of has to have a psych eval prior to surgery. Let the doctors do what they do best. It is not uncommon for someone to be initially denied based on the psych eval and then be approved later following some period of time for treatment or counseling. My suggestion is simply not to give up too easily and certainly not before you have a good understanding of exactly what your options are and why you may or may not be a candidate for the surgery. Good luck in your journey!!

[kimpossible67 608]

They said I can't have it period. No counseling, no timespan just no.

[kimpossible67 608]

I DID have a psych eval with another center I went to and passed!

[DLCoggin 1,788]

I DID have a psych eval with another center I went to and passed!

That's what I'm talking about!! Congratulations!!

[kimpossible67 608]

No, then I switched centers and THEY won't do it, even based on the former evaluation.

[kimpossible67 608]

Maybe I'll go back to them.

[DLCoggin 1,788]

If you spend some time reading the posts on this forum you'll see that doctors vary widely in many, many aspects of their practices. There isn't just one way to do most things and doctors care for their patients based on their experience and the success of their patients. You already have seen that you can get two totally different results from two different practices. You just want to be absolutely certain that your doctor is a board certified surgeon and if possible, the hospital is certified as a Center of Excellence by the American Society Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

[sharoncarrie 49]

Sorry to hear about your denial however as DL stated the surgeon's requirements vary & if you keep searching you are bound to find a surgeon to help you in your WLS! Best of luck

[LosingItForMe2011 320]

Never, ever give up on something you want and know will be good for you! Definitely find a center that will work with you. Even then...if they say no...then go another route. Find a therapist that deals with eating issues and work with them. Let them know the truth..that you were told no and the reason why. Then work on it with the therapist and that therapist can then let the bariatric group know her/his opinion.

[sunshine413 343]

I hope you don't give up. I hope you can find someone willing to operate on you. Good luck!

[grannykathy 31]

I was initially refused for psych eval also. Started therapy on eating disorders. Then i changed clinics...closer to home anyway. It has been a long road (18mo) but i feel totally ready and surgery is sept. 24! Don't give up. I am 67 and i just kept on marching straight ahead. Nothing which has the capacity to help you live a fuller and more productive life comes easily.

I wish you a new path filled with fulfillment and new horizons...dont give up.