Psychological letter

[Lovely Lady 46]

I received a letter saying that the Psychologist is concerned about me being able to take care of myself. He wants me to go to a different Psychologist for further testing.

I am scared the other Dr will turn me down for surgery!

I have already talked to the nurse from the surgeon's office who told me I was approved by the Psychologist on 10/29.

I have my husband to help me if I need help. He is attending the classes with me so he can learn how to help. So I don't see why I should have to go see anyone else, especially since I am approved for surgery!

[terrydumont46 1,954]

I'm not sure why either. perhaps it's as simple and the same as all of us. we all have emotional problems concerning food. we wouldn't be overweight if we didn't. it sounds like your psychcologist that did your evaluation might be concerned that you may need some continued guidance to be successful with your surgery. this psychologist may not do counseling just the evaluations. i don't see a psychologist i see a psychiatrist for my medications and we chat for 15 to 20 min's every month so i can tell him the problems i might be having and he gives me little ideas on how to deal with those problems or things to think about. it is very helpful to have someone on your side that can help you deal with the little demons. don't get to overly upset over this recommendation. i think it is awsome that he didn't just write you off so many do. and i don't think it will affect your approval. i bet that your psych. evalution isn't even seen by the insurance company. they just want to see that you had one done. it would be up to your surgeon to decide what he is going to do with the information. good luck

[Lovely Lady 46]

I hope your right. It would be a nightmare to be turned down for surgery! I am just leaving things alone. I was once told, don't try to fix it if it isn't broken. I am following that advice!