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So today is the start of my visits to the Team. I am starting with the Psychologist. Not sure what to expect.

Can anyone share some light on this for me?

Never been to a shrink before.

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Mine was really sweet. I had to do both a written text and had to talk to her. For me she went over my reason and my goals. She wanted details like when do I think I will be at my goal weight. What do I have to do before, during and after surgery. She also touch a little bit on my support group and what my normal life is like. She was wonderful and if my insurance did not change to one she does not take I would so be back. Good luck and the number one thing I can say about it is don't be in a hurry. Give yourself time. They have to be there all day and I know if I feel rush then I always forget something. On the test be honest. If issue come up you want them to happen now so they can be addressed.

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Thanks for the reply, is a huge amount of help!

I am waiting in the waiting room now.

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Yay!!

That went so well! He is more than happy to recommend me for the surgery.

Now just 3 more specialists to see. It feels so good to be on the road with this.

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It does feel good to feel like you are moving ahead by getting these things done, then just waiting. Glad it went well.

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So today is the start of my visits to the Team. I am starting with the Psychologist. Not sure what to expect.

Can anyone share some light on this for me?

Never been to a shrink before.

You will do well

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Mine was really sweet. I had to do both a written text and had to talk to her. For me she went over my reason and my goals. She wanted details like when do I think I will be at my goal weight. What do I have to do before' date=' during and after surgery. She also touch a little bit on my support group and what my normal life is like. She was wonderful and if my insurance did not change to one she does not take I would so be back. Good luck and the number one thing I can say about it is don't be in a hurry. Give yourself time. They have to be there all day and I know if I feel rush then I always forget something. On the test be honest. If issue come up you want them to happen now so they can be addressed.[/quote']

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Thanks for the reply' date=' is a huge amount of help!

I am waiting in the waiting room now.

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Glad I could help. Glad it went so well.

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Yay!!

That went so well! He is more than happy to recommend me for the surgery.

Now just 3 more specialists to see. It feels so good to be on the road with this.

Welcome and congrats you will be there before you know it

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Yay!!

That went so well! He is more than happy to recommend me for the surgery.

Now just 3 more specialists to see. It feels so good to be on the road with this.

Welcome and congrats you will be there before you know it

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