Not sure I can keep going

[old_rn 110]

Hi. I am very upset and depressed. I have been doing the "diet" for almost a month and have all the requirements done with the exception of the psych evaluation and attending the support meeting and today they call and say that they need to reschedule the psych portion. I live 7 hours away from the clinic, made the appointment last month, took time off from work and now they are telling me he won't be available. Are you kidding me!!! I am supposed to be on the fast track...if this is fast I will eat my hat!. I only have a small window of time to get this surgery before it closes. Then I don't know what I will do. I am losing weight but not sure how long I can resist eating real food. I just want to cry or scream or pull my hair out in frustration. Please please anyone??

[4me4them 381]

Man, that is horrible. Can you cancel your day off? Maybe you could ask if there is a psych in your hometown you could see. Hoping it works out for you....Beth

[BeagleLover 1,020]

Doesn't this doctor have a back up? I'd check that too. Best wishes!

[j2014 5]

How frustrating! Hang in there. Everyone has set backs. It is what you do next that counts.

[old_rn 110]

Well I will be making the 7 hour trip there and back two times in two weeks. When I got home before I talked to them all I wanted was to eat carbs but I didn't. I went walking and ate what I was supposed to and now I am glad I did. Still not happy about 2 14hour drives in 2 weeks but it is what it is. Thanks for helping me over the bump

[BeagleLover 1,020]

I agree with @4me4them. You can go to any psych. You don't have to go to theirs. I would get a list of the items from your surgeon's office that need to be addressed in the psych report and give that to the psych. That way, the report will be complete in the eyes of the insurance company. Good luck.. I can tell you really want this and will do well long term.

Well I will be making the 7 hour trip there and back two times in two weeks. When I got home before I talked to them all I wanted was to eat carbs but I didn't. I went walking and ate what I was supposed to and now I am glad I did. Still not happy about 2 14hour drives in 2 weeks but it is what it is. Thanks for helping me over the bump

Well I will be making the 7 hour trip there and back two times in two weeks. When I got home before I talked to them all I wanted was to eat carbs but I didn't. I went walking and ate what I was supposed to and now I am glad I did. Still not happy about 2 14hour drives in 2 weeks but it is what it is. Thanks for helping me over the bump

[shahada 82]

I didn't have near the drive to my clinic (only 4 hours round trip), but I completely understand the frustration. Every time something was rescheduled it was enough to make me want to cry because it was a whole day event. I hope you can get the surgery done within your needed window - stick with it if you can because in the end, the sleeve is totally worth it.

[old_rn 110]

He must have some kind of contract with this doc because he will not let me see anyone else. I have gotten all of the other list of things I can complete here already done. My physical is Friday and that leaves 9 more lbs, the psych eval and the support group meeting. I am doing this all private pay since my insurance doesn't cover anything related to weight loss tx.