Made the bmi but now.....

[kimberb 323]

Hi all,

So at first my BMI was only 39 with no health issues. Today I met with my psychologist to find out that my treatment in this department could effect my chances for qualifying. Been being treated for depression and anxiety since 2012. Dad diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Battled that with him for 9 months. Lost him in July 2013. In MAY of 2014 my mother-in-law diagnosed with ovarian cancer that then went on to spread throughout her body. She lost her battle on May 30 2016. Been on meds and having therapy to help me deal with all this. To think this could stop me from getting WLS is so unfair. I'm trying to make me the healthiest me I can be.

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[Monet08 63]

I am currently taking Zoloft for depression and anxiety starting with the passing of my dad and so on. But my office never seen that as a problem because I was already taken care of it and acknowledged of my situation

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[KristenLe 5,979]

@@kimberb I don't see why this would stop you from qualifying for surgery. They will need to know you are stable and being treated.

[gina171 626]

I agree w KristenLe, can't imagine that being proactive and getting the help you need would hurt your chances for surgery. If anything, it shows that you know how to access the resources you need in times of stress and struggle. I bet you'll be fine.

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[kimberb 323]

I am currently taking Zoloft for depression and anxiety starting with the passing of my dad and so on. But my office never seen that as a problem because I was already taken care of it and acknowledged of my situation

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I hope my surgeon looks at my situation that way.

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I agree w KristenLe, can't imagine that being proactive and getting the help you need would hurt your chances for surgery. If anything, it shows that you know how to access the resources you need in times of stress and struggle. I bet you'll be fine.

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I hope so.

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[Wchild22 34]

I am a emotional reck with major depressive bipolar disorder. I'm on a few psych meds. When I saw the doc, and nut that wasn't even an issue as long as I was being treated.

[sey1008 43]

I was extremely worried because my medical records show a fairly long string of misdiagnosed psychological problems when I had delayed Post partum depression and PTSD. We got to "the questions" and my psychologist said that she's going to pass me because what she's looking for is cognitive disabilities, lack of understanding, untreated eating disorders, and things like untreated depression. You should be totally fine if your issues are being treated and under control! I know the anxiety is impossible to calm, but it really wasn't bad at all. I was a wreck before hand.

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[KaiserKid 81]

First off, I'm so sorry for your losses. I work in cancer research and I know the trials that families go through, especially if it is a long, drawn-out process. I lost my mom in 2015 from a heart attack, and in a strange way I'm thankful she passed quickly and that's something I don't think I'd say unless I worked in the field I do...

I have had depression from a very young age, and I had to explain to the psychologist how my last major depressive episode was 2015 after my mom died (complicated relationship), and I was also planning my wedding, which was also super stressful. She asked me if I thought my feelings about my mom were regular grief or true depression, and I think it's important to know where the grief ends and the depression takes over.

My own med history says I was on prozac, zoloft, paxil, celexa, and wellbutrin for my depression, not all at the same time of course (age ~15 - 22ish). I have depression and bipolar and alcoholism on every branch of my family tree, so I was careful to explain the situations I was under while taking these meds, and how I handle it now. If you show your resilience and that your coping mechanisms are healthy ones, they should clear you. The fact you are seeking help and are on a stable dose of antidepressants shows you take initiative to properly help yourself, instead of self-medicating with food of alcohol, for example. Best of luck!

[kimberb 323]

Thanks everyone for your words of encouragement. Today I talked to my bariatric case manager. She said that they require 2 months in a row of 40 bmi. I explained that in the orientation class that they told us we only had to have one bmi within the last year. (I am with Kaiser). When I talked to her on Monday she knew I was coming in for my official height and weight on Thursday 9/1. I feel very uncomfortable.

The surgeon is calling me on the 13th to discuss my health and to tell me if he accepts me into the program. This is the same surgeon that took out my gallbladder 2 years ago and he told me then I needed bariatric surgery. At the time that was the last thing on my mind. I just wanted the pain I was having to be gone. Doc preformed emergency surgery to remove galbladder.

Back to 5he case manager. She said if the surgeon denies me that I can weigh in after 9/25 to see if my bmi is still at 40 or higher. Gosh this uncertainty is causing me anxiety. Lol

Keep your fingers crossed for me. I'll let you know what I learn on the 13th.

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