Psychologist denied - Now what?

[Joyful WeightFree 0]

Hello - I have been working towards this surgery mentally and physically since the first of 2014. There were glitches with a change in Doctors but I had lost 50 lbs during the time preparing for the approval date and was just about to be scheduled - and my mother passed away, and a week later was my Therapist Consultation for my psychology approval. I have been through a lot and the therapist said I needed a few more sessions - which I agreed. But she has not returned any phone calls or messages or made another appointment. -- So now what? I had emptied my kitchen cabinets of regular food and bought a supply of Bariatric Protein Soups, Jello, drinks, Vitamins and shakes everything necessary to be prepared. Now I don't know what to do? Shouldn't the office tell advise me to forget it - or find another therapist and perhaps get another's view? I was told I had 2 months but I was right at the point of getting a surgery date! I don't know how to eat now! What Do I Do???

Edited November 13, 2014 by Joyful WeightFree

[Joyful WeightFree 0]

Hello - I have been working towards this surgery mentally and physically since the first of 2014. There were glitches with a change in Doctors but I had lost 50 lbs during the time preparing for the approval date and was just about to be scheduled - and my mother passed away, and a week later was my Therapist Consultation for my psychology approval. I have been through a lot and the therapist said I needed a few more sessions - which I agreed. But she has not returned any phone calls or messages or made another appointment. -- So now what? I had emptied my kitchen cabinets of regular food and bought a supply of Bariatric Protein Soups, Jello, drinks, Vitamins and shakes everything necessary to be prepared. Now I don't know what to do? Shouldn't the office tell advise me to forget it - or find another therapist and perhaps get another's view? I was told I had 2 months but I was right at the point of getting a surgery date! I don't know how to eat now! What Do I Do???

I believe I am going to have to let this one go and accept this as "it was not meant to be for me" I think I understand now - there was a sign... that I should acknowledge the therapist is right, and I can do it on my own if I've come this far - ? - why not!

Edited November 13, 2014 by Joyful WeightFree

[The Candidate 3,215]

Joyful, first let me offer my condolences on the passing of your mother. It just illustrates the strength of your character and resolve that you in spite of such emotional hardship you've made the decision to stay due to yourself and not give up on WLS. I'm sure your mother would be so proud of you for working so hard to get healthy again.

Have you heard anything more from the psychologist? I find it absolutely horrible and unprofessional that she hasn't even the decency to return your calls. Especially given the fact that she knows full well what you are going through right now. I hope it has gotten better, but if not perhaps you can request to another psychologist. Maybe call your insurance or surgeon's office to ask for help. There just no excuse for that kind of behavior, and you shouldn't be made to suffer for someone else's inadequacies.

Let's us know how it goes, and best of luck to you!

[The Candidate 3,215]

Sorry for all the typos. Guess I'm not as fully awake as I'd hoped! ????

[Baconville 578]

I fully agree with the above reply. Advocate for yourself, do not give up! Call every day until you either get an answer or a new therapist. WLS is life saving, it has been for me. I think sometimes it is a teat of our resolve that they put us through this. Don't let this road block stop your progress. You CAN get through this too. Please let us know how you get it resolved.

Carol