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03-24-2008, 02:26 PM
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| Whipper Snapper  Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Washington
Posts: 26
Weight Statistics 07/23/07 Start Date:
Aug 5th 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 5" Height: 365 lb Start Weight:
349 lb Current Weight:
155 lb Goal Weight:
16 lb Weight Loss:
194 lb Lb Left to Lose:
4.38356164384 % % Lost:
08-05-09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 60.7325443787 BMI Start:
58.070295858 BMI Current:
25.7905325444 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Weight Watchers |  Psyc evaluation Hi everyone, I've just completed my 6 month sup diet with the doctor and had all my tests and blood work done for my insurance to approve my surgery. Now my last hoop to jump through is the psyc evaluation. Its just one appointment but does anyone know why we do this? Is it just to make sure we are in the right mind set or can they actually deny our surgeries?? I'm scared of saying the wrong thing but I know I'm doing this for all the right reasons so I'm sure I have nothing to worry about... right?
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03-24-2008, 02:40 PM
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| WLS Guru  Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Zealand
Posts: 454
Blog Entries: 2 Weight Statistics 10/27/07 Start Date:
11 March 08 Surgery Date:
5' 3" Height: 239 lb Start Weight:
152 lb Current Weight:
143 lb Goal Weight:
87 lb Weight Loss:
9 lb Lb Left to Lose:
36.4016736402 % % Lost:
12/25/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.3323255228 BMI Start:
26.9226505417 BMI Current:
25.3285462333 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | I was just asked all kinds of questions about my past problems with weight and how I got to be where I am today, sitting in her office. Just be honest. I was also scared, so thats why I fully researched wls. I think if you were doing it for the wrong reasons, then maybe they could deny? I could be wrong. Im sure you will be absolutely fine! 
__________________ Leelee  Your Attitude determines Your Altitude   239lbs - lost 22lbs pre-op= 218lbs day of surgery.   |
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03-24-2008, 02:44 PM
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| Big Loser Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: COLUMBIA SC
Posts: 152
Weight Statistics sept 1st Start Date:
MAR 20TH Surgery Date:
5' 6" Height: 389 lb Start Weight:
324 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
65 lb Weight Loss:
174 lb Lb Left to Lose:
16.7095115681 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 62.7793847567 BMI Start:
52.2892561983 BMI Current:
24.2079889807 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | hello jennifer your right it's to see if you in the right mind frame sorta speak that you understand everything that your are going to go thur you will do fine i was scared also i just had my surgery on the 20th of this month im still in pain but i know it will get better i just have to take it easy but you will do fine don't worry.
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03-24-2008, 02:50 PM
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| WLS Master Guru  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Davenport, IA
Posts: 982
Weight Statistics 12/28/06 Start Date:
May 14, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 5" Height: 253 lb Start Weight:
184 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
69 lb Weight Loss:
34 lb Lb Left to Lose:
27.2727272727 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 42.0968047337 BMI Start:
30.6158579882 BMI Current:
24.9585798817 BMI Goal:
 | I had to answer questions on a computer. There were over 400 of them. They were multiple choice and most didn't seem to be about WLS. But it gave the psycholigist an insight into me. When she told me the results at a later appt, it pegged me to a tee. I wouldn't be too worried, and answer honestly. Like most WLS patients we haven't made this decision lightly and that will come out in the testing.
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03-24-2008, 02:51 PM
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| Big Loser Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Verona, NY
Posts: 179
Weight Statistics April 11, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 11" Height: 310 lb Start Weight:
232 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
78 lb Weight Loss:
67 lb Lb Left to Lose:
25.1612903226 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 43.2315016862 BMI Start:
32.3538980361 BMI Current:
23.0103154136 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Hi Jennifer, I just had my psych evaluation last week. I was extremely nervous, but I was in his office for less than 15 minutes. He asked me a couple questions about the surgery, then he said I seemed like I have done my research and I am ok to have the surgery. I am not sure if everyone's is like this, but mine was very easy... They just want to make sure you understand what you are doing and that you are ready to make a lifelong commitment. No need to worry, you'll do fine!!!
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03-24-2008, 03:03 PM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North West, NJ
Posts: 1,086
Weight Statistics 1/14/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 10" Height: 330 lb Start Weight:
255 lb Current Weight:
180 lb Goal Weight:
75 lb Weight Loss:
75 lb Lb Left to Lose:
22.7272727273 % % Lost:
Summer 09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 47.3448979592 BMI Start:
36.5846938776 BMI Current:
25.8244897959 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Don't get too worried about it. Mine was very easy and more like a chit chat...I think they just want to make sure that you are doing it for the right reasons (nothing like 'I'm doing it cause my hubby said I'm fat!'....or 'I can't get a date, so i thought I'd try this...') and that you understand that it a life long journey (not 'Well I hope to get all my weight off in 2 months!'). Stuff like that, anything that would send up a red flag that you are not mentally prepared for this or that you are doing it for someone else. He also asked about my relationship with my husband, and again I think it was to make sure that you are not doing it to make a partner happy or love you more... Just be honest and there is really no reason why you would be denied.
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03-24-2008, 04:05 PM
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| Guru In Training  Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mira Loma, CA 91752
Posts: 302
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics April 15, 2006 Start Date:
May 10, 2006 Surgery Date:
6' 3" Height: 345 lb Start Weight:
189 lb Current Weight:
200 lb Goal Weight:
156 lb Weight Loss:
-11 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.2173913043 % % Lost:
anytime Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 43.1173333333 BMI Start:
23.6208 BMI Current:
24.9955555556 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass   | The psych evaluation is done for a purpose. Your surgeon wants to know that you're stable enough to handle the requirements of post op RNY surgery. Diet, vitamins, no sugars, etc. Also they want to check for signs of depression. Depression is something that occurs to a lot of WLS patients. You are now missing your best friend--FOOD. That can cause a deep depression in some people.
__________________ Dave Chambers  Dave in 2005, a few months prior to surgery   liquid vitamins:www.bariatricliquidvitamins.com liquid vitamins: www.liquidbariatricvitamins.comDried peas-high protein snack: www.dried-peas.com Save $$$$ on gas: http://www.ragdoll.com/Ethos%20Re-formulator.htm Ragdoll cat problem: www.ragdoll.com  |
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03-24-2008, 04:57 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas
Posts: 3,258
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics I've lost/gained my whole life!!! Start Date:
Aug 1, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 8" Height: 280 lb Start Weight:
148 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
132 lb Weight Loss:
-2 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.1428571429 % % Lost:
Summer 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.5692041522 BMI Start:
22.5008650519 BMI Current:
22.8049307958 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | this journey is EMOTIONAL...and full of ups/downs....there are people who are NOT prepared for life in general, much less a life-changing surgery like this! The ratio of addiction transfer is high, and they want to make sure you have the capacity to decide the right reasons to do this! I visited with my psych for about 1/2 hour...then filled out 2 question things....over 600 TRUE/FALSE questions....did I ever think of dying? Do I look forward to drinking every day? etc.....apparently, the way you answer can tell if you are off balance (and I must have fooled them all...LOL) I wouldn't worry too much about it!! |
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03-24-2008, 06:37 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: May 2007 Location: minnesota
Posts: 3,693
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 | welcome!! dont worry about the psych eval. i know i was worried but it was nothing. i have found now that i have had the surgery it is an important part of the journey, helps u to learn some things about your eating that will help u in this process, good luck
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03-24-2008, 09:14 PM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota
Posts: 1,234
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics On and off my whole life... Start Date:
November 20, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 9" Height: 287 lb Start Weight:
217 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
70 lb Weight Loss:
67 lb Lb Left to Lose:
24.3902439024 % % Lost:
August 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.3778617937 BMI Start:
32.0417979416 BMI Current:
22.1487082546 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass  | Like everyone else has mentioned, it is done to see if you know what you are getting into to see if you are stable enough to handle the surgery. It is nothing to worry about, it will go just fine.
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