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:unsure: I just got home from my psych eval and the psychologist told me I passed with flying colors. I am so excited! She was able to see that I was being honest and that I was well informed up to this point. That was MY first major step and I know I've got other hurdles to jump over, but this was a big thing that could make or break me. I know I still have to get through insurance and the surgeon, but honestly, with the program I'm in, those two shouldn't be much of a problem either. I'm siked! Can't stop smiling! :thumbup:

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Congrats on getting over one of the hurdles of W/L surgery. Best wishes on the rest of your journey.

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Yippeee for you!!! I see the psych on 2 Jun and I am very nervous, not sure why but I am. My insurance is not supposed to be a problem and I have already talked to the Dr. So everything rides on the psych's decision.:sad:

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Yippeee for you!!! I see the psych on 2 Jun and I am very nervous, not sure why but I am. My insurance is not supposed to be a problem and I have already talked to the Dr. So everything rides on the psych's decision.:frown:

I was terrified, but I was just honest and answered the questions with my true feelings and even though I couldn't tell the whole session what the outcome was, she told me at the end. I'm not gonna tell you its nothing to be nervous about, but but I will tell you it will turn out fine. I'm backwards from you, I still have to wait for the surgeon to get her letter and meet with him, so I'm scared cause he can reverse what she thinks. Good luck and congratulations for making it this far. :sad:

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As far as I understand it, all they want to know is that you are rational, you understand the surgery, its risks and benefits, and you are ready and willing to make the necessary changes in your life.

I thought this was a little silly until I heard about the person who went home after surgery and ate pizza the next day! Result: emergency removal of the band. (And no, they won't put another one in!) This is a true story I heard from a fill nurse.

Orea.

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