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04-12-2008, 11:51 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fairfax , VA
Posts: 4
Weight Statistics 5' 4" Height: 255 lb Start Weight:
255 lb Current Weight:
135 lb Goal Weight:
120 lb Lb Left to Lose:
Body Mass Index 43.7658691406 BMI Start:
43.7658691406 BMI Current:
23.1701660156 BMI Goal:
|  Mental Health (past) I am meeting with a surgeon in a few weeks for the first time. I have a question. I had a rough childhood and as a teenager used to cut. I obviously have scars from that and am wondering and worried that a doc may discriminate against me because of that and say I do not qualify. Is this a reason to be disqualified for surgery? I am fine now but stilll shocks people. How do I handle it if the doc asks or should I bring it up even if they do not?  I am really ready for this surgery understand the life changes needed to be made. Thanks for your time in responding!! 
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04-12-2008, 12:01 PM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: upstate ny
Posts: 1,199
Weight Statistics 1/10/08, the final endeavor, I WILL SUCCEED!!! Start Date:
3/12/08 Surgery Date:
5' 3" Height: 298 lb Start Weight:
202 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
96 lb Weight Loss:
62 lb Lb Left to Lose:
32.2147651007 % % Lost:
7/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.7825648778 BMI Start:
35.7787855883 BMI Current:
24.7971781305 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | If You Are Recieving Therapy Now, And Have Gone Through Some Treatment Plans, I Would Think It Would Be Okay.. What The Psychologist Is Looking For Is That You Are Emotionally Ready For This Journey. If You Can Handle Stressors Without Referring Back To Food As A Source To Relieve Them.. Since This Is Very Emotional Rollercoaster( Literally!!!) It Is In Your Best Interest To Have Mental Stability In Place Prior To The Surgery. I Hope I've Helped A Little.. Good Luck. Lol, |
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04-12-2008, 12:06 PM
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| Super Moderator  | Welcome to the board, thank you for joining us. Be honest with your dr. Drs are trained not to be judgemental (well, I do know there are some who are, anyway, but), we are trained to give you the help you need. Many insurance/surgeons will require psych assessment as one of the pre op exams. Please do not be upset, nor be afraid of it, and be your natrual self, be completely honest when going through the evaluation. This is to see if you are ready for the surgery, as the post op life is as much a mental trip as a physical one, but even if they do see some problems, and advice you to get help, that doesn't mean a complete denial, they only want you to be truly ready. So, past pysch history shouldn't be a reason for denial, if things are under control now (even if you are still taking medication, or in therapy, and there are plenty of members here who've gone through this-- in this case, they may ask for clearance from your psych dr or therapist) they will only ask you to keep up with the psych care. If you have been released from such care, but the psych eval finds that you could use some help, you may be asked to undergo some pre op therapy. Again, do not be discouraged by this, by following through with the request, your chances for approval get better, and there are plenty of people who've experienced this too. In the end, they have gotten their surgery, and regain their health. (((((((((HUGS)))))))))) May your journey go well.
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04-12-2008, 12:43 PM
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| Big Loser  Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Arizona
Posts: 192
Weight Statistics September 25, 2007 Start Date:
September 25, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 4" Height: 256 lb Start Weight:
135 lb Current Weight:
135 lb Goal Weight:
121 lb Weight Loss:
47.265625 % % Lost:
June 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 43.9375 BMI Start:
23.1701660156 BMI Current:
23.1701660156 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | Hello...Like the doc said, many are required to go through a pyshc evaluation prior to the surgery. I would recommend being honest as the professionals you will meet throughout this journey are there to assist you. If you are not honest then you have placed some barriers there that may be difficult to overcome later. My pysch told me, and I quote, "I am not interested in whether you talk to little green martians, but what do you say back to them when you talk to them." I thought that was pretty humorous. You are going to be fine through this journey. Again, just be honest because you do not want to put self-imposed barriers in your way. Also, this entire process requires gut-level honesty. |
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04-12-2008, 01:56 PM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: coarsegold california
Posts: 1,345
Weight Statistics 8/23/07 Start Date:
8/22/07 Surgery Date:
5' 7" Height: 315 lb Start Weight:
202 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
113 lb Weight Loss:
32 lb Lb Left to Lose:
35.873015873 % % Lost:
I have no idea Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 49.3305858766 BMI Start:
31.6342169748 BMI Current:
26.6228558699 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Just be honest, it is the best way to go for ANYTHING in life!
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04-12-2008, 02:23 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: May 2007 Location: minnesota
Posts: 3,453
Weight Statistics july 21, 2007 Start Date:
august 17, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6" Height: 339 lb Start Weight:
185 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
154 lb Weight Loss:
25 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.4277286136 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 54.7100550964 BMI Start:
29.8565197429 BMI Current:
25.8218549128 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | you will have meeting with a shrink and they do all the testing to determine if you are all ready for this journey, if you have already dealt with these issues and they are in your past i wouldnt see a problem, good luck in your journey
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04-12-2008, 02:25 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 1,620
Blog Entries: 8 Weight Statistics July 10, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6" Height: 271 lb Start Weight:
151 lb Current Weight:
145 lb Goal Weight:
120 lb Weight Loss:
6 lb Lb Left to Lose:
44.2804428044 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 43.7357667585 BMI Start:
24.3693755739 BMI Current:
23.4010560147 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Medical pros have heard/seen it all. What's the point in trying to hide something that they will just know when they look at you anyway? We dealt with cutting in my family and as hard as it was, the therapy and healing ~emotionally, more than physically~ was priceless. Remember, not having challenges in life isn't what counts, it's going thru them and coming out victorious!
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04-14-2008, 12:39 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fairfax , VA
Posts: 4
Weight Statistics 5' 4" Height: 255 lb Start Weight:
255 lb Current Weight:
135 lb Goal Weight:
120 lb Lb Left to Lose:
Body Mass Index 43.7658691406 BMI Start:
43.7658691406 BMI Current:
23.1701660156 BMI Goal:
| Thank you every body for your advice. It is very comforting!!
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04-14-2008, 05:07 PM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: N.Y.
Posts: 1,040
Weight Statistics June 25,2007 Start Date:
June 25,2007 Surgery Date:
5' 7" Height: 322 lb Start Weight:
192 lb Current Weight:
152 lb Goal Weight:
130 lb Weight Loss:
40 lb Lb Left to Lose:
40.3726708075 % % Lost:
07/2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 50.4268211183 BMI Start:
30.0681666295 BMI Current:
23.8039652484 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | As the others have said be honest first and you will have a pschych eval. too. This surg. is a positive improvement to your life and health and I would think your past would not factor in too too much.. Good luck and take care. Kathy
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04-17-2008, 02:44 PM
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| Big Loser  Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LAFAYETTE LA
Posts: 154
Weight Statistics OCT 13,2007 Start Date:
JUNE 5TH!!!!! Surgery Date:
5' 6" Height: 397 lb Start Weight:
349 lb Current Weight:
170 lb Goal Weight:
48 lb Weight Loss:
179 lb Lb Left to Lose:
12.0906801008 % % Lost:
18 MONTHS Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 64.0704775023 BMI Start:
56.3239210285 BMI Current:
27.4357208448 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | yea i'd be honest! i hope everything works out for you. Best of luck!
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