Emma1019 6 Posted February 2, 2021 Hi all, I'm new here and hoping someone in Houston have any recommendations on who they've used for weightloss eval? Preferably west Houston/Katy. Dr will be send me a list tomorrow but would like some feedback from patients. Also, I'm self pay, if anyone can let me know how much theirs cost? Just so I know what ball park I should expect. Thanks in advance. 🙂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crick 145 Posted February 2, 2021 Hi there. I used the one my surgeon recommended (PsyMed Inc) and I think I had a $50 copay (sorry, don’t know the self pay cost). I’m in the same area as you but my evaluation was actually done by someone in Dallas. It was a video visit; my guess is you will have that option as well no matter who you use. I had to do an online test as well. It was relatively painless. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cherie04 47 Posted February 2, 2021 https://bariatricpsychassessment.com/ I live in Mississippi but this is the psych eval I did. You take an online assessment first and then the Dr. calls you to do an interview over the phone. Just make sure it is accepted by your surgical team. I paid out of pocket and it was $130. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njlimmer 343 Posted February 2, 2021 I'm in the same area!! I think PsyMed was the one that I saw recommended too!! We need to be BP buddies! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emma1019 6 Posted February 2, 2021 Thanks guys. My dr sent the referral to Psymed. Njlimmer, sounds great! I will need a cheerleader. Have you already had surgery? Or just beginning like me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njlimmer 343 Posted February 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Emma1019 said: Thanks guys. My dr sent the referral to Psymed. Njlimmer, sounds great! I will need a cheerleader. Have you already had surgery? Or just beginning like me? I am almost to surgery! My date is March 3rd and I'm getting nervous. Who is your surgeon? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emma1019 6 Posted February 3, 2021 That's awesome! I bet you're excited. Who is your surgeon, which hospital will you use? I will be seeing Dr. Sherman Yu. Who will you be seeing? 1 njlimmer reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njlimmer 343 Posted February 3, 2021 17 hours ago, Emma1019 said: That's awesome! I bet you're excited. Who is your surgeon, which hospital will you use? I will be seeing Dr. Sherman Yu. Who will you be seeing? Dr. Primomo at the Davis Clink at Memorial Hermann. I am a mix of excited and scared! It was one thing when surgery was some random date in the future, but now it's real!!! This site has been a tremendous help in preparing and getting my head on straight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emma1019 6 Posted February 3, 2021 I bet. Will have my eval next week along with blood work. Then just my nutrition class and I can schedule. How long out was your scheduled date did it take? Hope you haven't had to wait too long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njlimmer 343 Posted February 4, 2021 It didn't. I did my EGD on Jan. 8th and they sent it off the next week. It was approved within two weeks, and they could have scheduled me for Feb. but I needed a March date instead so I'm joining the club on March 3rd! I took longer than I had too because I started at the end of last year, and I wanted my out of pocket to roll over so I can have something else done later this year. I think the wait has been good because I've tried to relearn some habits that will be helpful for after surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emma1019 6 Posted February 26, 2021 Hey! I got my date set today 03/22. Yours is rolling up quick. Wishing you all the best! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njlimmer 343 Posted February 26, 2021 (edited) 12 hours ago, Emma1019 said: Hey! I got my date set today 03/22. Yours is rolling up quick. Wishing you all the best! I know!!! I do pre-op on Monday. Kinda freaking out, but also really surprised at how well I'm doing on the pre-op diet. I'm hoping this means I'll cruise through recovery. Thanks for the well wishes! Edited February 26, 2021 by njlimmer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emma1019 6 Posted February 26, 2021 Hopefully you will! I drastically eliminated so much already the past few weeks as I didn't want to do everything all at once. Miss my cafienated coffee already. My preop is 3/9. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njlimmer 343 Posted February 26, 2021 Just now, Emma1019 said: Hopefully you will! I drastically eliminated so much already the past few weeks as I didn't want to do everything all at once. Miss my cafienated coffee already. My preop is 3/9. I did the same. I've cut WAY down since October so I think that really helped. I didn't have carb withdrawal like I normally would have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris77 1,538 Posted February 26, 2021 On 02/01/2021 at 20:39, Emma1019 said: Hi all, I'm new here and hoping someone in Houston have any recommendations on who they've used for weightloss eval? Preferably west Houston/Katy. Dr will be send me a list tomorrow but would like some feedback from patients. Also, I'm self pay, if anyone can let me know how much theirs cost? Just so I know what ball park I should expect. Thanks in advance. 🙂 Send me a PM. I live south of Houston. In between Galveston and Houston. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites