HA I got the last laugh on that Dr. Pistone yahoo at PMRI

She finally called me back and basically said that I had said some things back in 2002 that I *neglected* to tell her and was not *forthcoming with information*. I said you are absolutely correct. I did do such and such and I did not bring it up because frankly it has NOTHING to do with me getting a lap band. I am over those issues, have worked through them and am stable on medication. Then she brought up some other things and I quickly got past that. She then stated well before I write the letter of recommendation to the endocrinologist (who I see this Friday) I will need to talk to your nurse practitioner (the psychiatric nurse). I said oh no see, you are not going to talk to her because she does NOT have my permission to tell you anything about me. I had spoken to the nurse this morning to let her know what was up. I said what is it you need to hear from her. She said well I would like to go over some more of your history. I said NO MAM, you will not be going over any more of my history. My psychiatric history (pretty basic stuff here) is not going to be paraded around from one office to another. It is my personal business and what I did or what happened to me 5 years ago is irrelevant at this point in my life. It is my PAST and that is where it will remain - my PAST. I said what else do you need from her because that you are not going to get. She said well I guess then just a letter stating you are emotionally stable. I said fine. I will hand it to the endocrinologist on Friday. She then says uh, well I want it before Friday. I said ya know, the psych nurse is not going to drop everything she is doing to hurry and write you a letter that I have to hurry and go pick up when I can bring it Friday, so that is when it will be here, okay. Reluctantly she agreed and said that she would be approving the surgery. At this point, I have to say that anyone who has insurance that will allow you to go to St. Francis - do so - my friend went there and had a good experience without all this BS from PMRI. I realize it is for our own good. But, sometimes people are depressed becuase of their weight - any genius ever thought of that? My problems are controlled with medication now anyhow, but it is so annoying. I guess I just vented Tracey - I want to at Lisa Pistone, but it is her job; she could make it a little less trouble though to get approved for the surgery.

Tracey, How did she find out stuff from 2002 if you didn't disclose it? I'm not trying to nosey, just wondering what they're using to "investigate" people. I have my psych eval on 3/22, and I'm curious as to what to expect. Joni

Carefull what you write Pink, this is a public site. Course they won't know by your handle "Pink Dots." Sounds like you've worked through some old issues. Good for you. Our lives are not as private as we might wish. Good luck on your journey. Elissa