Help with psychologist

[wootsie73 0]

Hello All,

My problem is a bit different than most people who post on this thread. I have my surgeon, Dr. David Provost in Denton, TX, but I think I need to see a psychologist that specializes in weight loss.

A huge part of the problem is I live 300 miles away from my surgeon, so I don't think they will be able to recommend anyone. I have talked to a woman on a different Lap-Band forum that sees a weight loss psychologist, and she says it has really helped her.

I live in Amarillo, TX. Does anyone know of a weight loss psychologist in my area?

Joan

[RestlessMonkey 7]

I'll tell you how I found the one I like in San Antonio, Texas...Google. I knew I wanted a "behavioral" psychologist (I wanted to modify my eating habits, not cry cuz i didn't get a pony...I DID get a pony! LOL not to belittle people with true emotional issues, that just wasn't the problem for me) SO I googled behavioral therapis eating disorder and up popped a list! I read through, found about 10 that took my insurance, and picked the one I ended up with. Had I not clicked with her, though, there were others to choose from.

You may want to try that. If you don't have a specific desire for a type of therapy (like I wanted a behaviorist) then just google psychologist eating disorder Amarillo and see where that gets you.

[wootsie73 0]

RestlessMonkey,

Thanks so much for the information. I had tried to google before, but I put in weight loss instead of eating disorder. I found 1 here in my city, so I hope I can see her. It will depend on if she takes Medicare patients. Thanks again!

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Good luck! If she doesn't take Medicare, she may have a colleague who does. I asked my PCP and he had no clue!

[wootsie73 0]

Good luck! If she doesn't take Medicare, she may have a colleague who does. I asked my PCP and he had no clue! :thumbup:

I asked my PCP and my psychiatrist, and neither one of them knew of anyone! Amarillo is a lot smaller than San Antonio, so the choices of any kind of psychologist is very limited. I haven't had a chance to contact the 1 I found yet, but all they can tell me is no. Thanks for all of your help on all of the threads we have talked on.

Joan

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Hopefully the one you found will take your insurance and be of some help to you! Good luck! :thumbup: