Introducing myself

[softtouchdoula 0]

Hi all.

I'm beginning this whole process. The only appointment I've gone to as of now is meeting with the nutritionist. I have my psychiatric evaluation this friday, and am VERY nervous about it. I feel like it's a test and i have such a fear of tests. Any suggestions on surviving the Psyc Eval?

I also have my gallbladder ultrasound on monday, another meeting with the nutritionist, then the actual meeting wtih my doctor next thursday. I cant' wait to get moving with all these appointments and finally get to the surgery. I want to move on to the next phase of my life.

Here's to all you LapBanders out there!:wink_smile:

[Bethanyblondie 0]

Don't stress about the psych evaluation, it won't be bad at all. I started this lap band process a long time ago, and only have about eight weeks left of supervised diet to go to fulfill all the insurance requirements. I started seeing a psychologist back in June and have gone a couple times a month since then. I could have gone just once, but I thought I'd try to learn something from it. It's definitely helped me resolve some issues and I still want to go forward with the surgery more than ever! Just find out from your insurance what specific questions your psychologist needs to cover with you in their report.

I just had my surgeon consult on Jan. 2nd and the lady who submits everything to insurance knew exactly what questions needed to be covered in your physician visits and your psych evaluation. But don't be afraid of the process...it's a lot of work and time consuming, but it gives you lots of time to make sure this is what you want to do. I've been going through the motions since May and I am almost there! Good luck and don't worry!