finding_onederland 226 Posted June 9, 2016 I had my second appointment at the surgeon's office today, and it went very well! I had gained a little weight (Flo's a comin') and ordinarily I would have been labeled "non compliant" but my BMI is borderline for insurance coverage so they were OK with it. Next step is an endoscopy and the gall bladder ultrasound, and I have a psych appointment on 7/25 (hopefully they won't put me in a padded room). The coordinator said that if I line all my ducks in a row that there is a possibility that I could have the surgery in August! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christinamo7 4,042 Posted June 9, 2016 that's great! for me the psych eval was not anything other than this long questionnaire with tricky questions - really the same questions worded differently. nothing to worry about. do keep us posted on your progress Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valentina 2,642 Posted June 9, 2016 One "hoop" at a time. So far, so good. It all sounds positive to me. Welcome! Keep posting so we "can keep an eye on you"! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
finding_onederland 226 Posted June 9, 2016 that's great! for me the psych eval was not anything other than this long questionnaire with tricky questions - really the same questions worded differently. nothing to worry about. do keep us posted on your progress @@Christinamo7 I will, thanks! One "hoop" at a time. So far, so good. It all sounds positive to me. Welcome! Keep posting so we "can keep an eye on you"! Hoops for sure! I feel like a show pony! Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keto_jo 9 Posted June 9, 2016 The psych is the one that I worry about the most. Other than hoping insurance will approve the surgery. My DH, who is retired military tried for the surgery a few months before we met and a shrink labeled him with PTSD. It was the only step he had left. He was livid. He told me to just speak when spoken to. They will try to trip you up. Hopefully his advice works well. Haha. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Read2016 658 Posted June 9, 2016 My psych was part of the program, I felt it was just a conversation about the surgery and the expectations afterwards. "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
finding_onederland 226 Posted June 9, 2016 My psych was part of the program, I felt it was just a conversation about the surgery and the expectations afterwards. "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein @ do you have your surgery date yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christinamo7 4,042 Posted June 9, 2016 The psych is the one that I worry about the most. Other than hoping insurance will approve the surgery. My DH, who is retired military tried for the surgery a few months before we met and a shrink labeled him with PTSD. It was the only step he had left. He was livid. He told me to just speak when spoken to. They will try to trip you up. Hopefully his advice works well. Haha. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App was he ever able to have the surgery? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Read2016 658 Posted June 9, 2016 (edited) @finding_onederland... I'm getting closer, the doctors other than the surgeon are filling their paperwork out and getting ready to submit... The insurance coordinator said maybe July 18th... Once I am official approved it will all become more real. I was fortunate that the surgeon has very on the ball office staff, when I called to make the appointment to see him I said I'm taking the day off, the person on the phone said lets make the most of it... I saw the nut, psych, surgeon, insurance coordinator and got lab work done all in the same day. When are you expecting to have surgery? "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein Edited June 9, 2016 by nyteacher125 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SalOdyssey 441 Posted June 9, 2016 I had my second appointment at the surgeon's office today, and it went very well! I had gained a little weight (Flo's a comin') and ordinarily I would have been labeled "non compliant" but my BMI is borderline for insurance coverage so they were OK with it. Next step is an endoscopy and the gall bladder ultrasound, and I have a psych appointment on 7/25 (hopefully they won't put me in a padded room). The coordinator said that if I line all my ducks in a row that there is a possibility that I could have the surgery in August! Best of luck for a smooth journey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
finding_onederland 226 Posted June 10, 2016 @ I am hoping for the second week of August. My psych visit is not until 7/25 - but I am planning to call them weekly to see if I can get put on a cancellation notification list or something! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Read2016 658 Posted June 10, 2016 Keep me posted "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tara1992 79 Posted June 10, 2016 My psych was part of the program, I felt it was just a conversation about the surgery and the expectations afterwards. "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them" Einstein That's exactly how mine was too. It actually made me feel calm and happy! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tara1992 79 Posted June 10, 2016 The psych is the one that I worry about the most. Other than hoping insurance will approve the surgery. My DH, who is retired military tried for the surgery a few months before we met and a shrink labeled him with PTSD. It was the only step he had left. He was livid. He told me to just speak when spoken to. They will try to trip you up. Hopefully his advice works well. Haha. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App That's awful! Did he try going to the VA hospital and maybe getting a referral from them/ seeing if they'll do the procedure there? Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ready?set.go 39 Posted June 10, 2016 First time posting... Have my first appointment Wednesday and I'm so nervous!! They give heaps of info on the phone and I was asking about lap band but they said 6-8 weeks after first appointment u can expect to have a booking for surgery... I was so shocked it was so fast! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
