Not very happy at this moment!!!!!

I went to my second psych evaluation today. Thinking it would be all over today (they told me that they required two visits). Well, lo and behold, I have to go again. I have been approved by my insurance to have the surgery and was just waiting for this visit with psych Dr. She said I was a good candidate for the surgery and she will approve me, but not until this next visit. I cannot get in till November 1st. RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR But they will put me on the list to call if any cancellations. Not that it wouldn't inconvenience me. I guess things were going to smoothly. I have to keep track of what I eat. Why didn't she tell me that last time? I just had to vent. Going for this visit just caused me more anxiety. I thought going to the psych was suppose to help. Mickey

Gee,Mickey,I'm sorry she is putting you off.She could have told you last time about the food diary. Maybe they will still call you with a surgery date,if they do you can cancel the last appointment.That's what I did.I can't see paying all those copays for nothing.Deb

She said she wasn't done with the evaluation, yet. That there were a few more things that we needed to discuss. She said she would not release me for the surgery until after the next visit. Before I walked out of her room I said "I was told I was only required to come for 2 visits." I told my husband if I knew this was going to happen, I would have gave her short answers and got this over in two visits. LOL I hate to think this way, but sometimes I think they can get more money from you. I hope that is not the reason. I just don't understand how they are so booked. Both times I was there, the waiting room was empty. I think the first time, there was one other person there, and they weren't seeing her. Did she make you think you was going to have to keep going to her. She talked about how she would be helping me through this process, like this was an ongoing thing. This forum and going to support meetings will help me alot more. Thanks for listening. By the way, how is your sister-in-law doing? Good I hope. Mickey

Maybe she does the support groups? The Psychologist I went to was/is also the leader of the support group. He also let me know that he would help me anyway I needed if I needed help along this journey. This journey is alot more than just losing pounds. We are losing part of somthing that has been apart of our being for so long, for me my entire life. Obesity is so much more than the pounds on our bodies. It is ingrained into our minds and sometimes hard to let go of. When we have those psych visits, they are also looking to see how we are going to react to the changes in our lives. You may see it as a set-back, but really it is just making sure that you are mentally ready for this challenge. The other docs have checked to see if you are physically ready to undergo surgery, now it is time to clear your head. Joan

Thanks Joan for replying. I know this is for the best, but it will be an inconvenience for a bit. Hopefully, they will call with a cancellation and I can go in earlier. The only thing like I said it will be an inconvience if it is a day I have to work, but I will take it anyway. Also, I don't know how much time I was allotted but it never started on time, but it always ended on the hour. I don't think she is at the meetings but I don't know. She didn't talk like it. I will try to have patience, but that won't mean I will enjoy it. LOL Thanks again. Mickey

Who picked the psych out? Someone from the surgeons office or your insurance? Once it starts going it will be a wonderful journey for you!! Alice

They gave me a list of ones I could call. I think she is okay, she didn't make me feel ill at ease or anything. I think she is pretty good. It just irritated me that it couldn't get over in two visits. They said they would put me on the emergency list to call with any cancellations, so I will hope for that. I am looking forward to being on the losing side!!!!!! Mickey

hello and good luck on ur journey...... where r u having ur surgery done if i may ask, im going to livlite in junction city,do they all want you to have phys evals? Sherri in salina

My surgery will be done at St. Francis Hospital here in Topeka, Dr Berntsen will be doing the surgery. Mickey

Mickey, Hang in there hun.... i had to jump through sooo many hoops to get aapproved... I had to go through the psych eval and it took forever and then they didnt send the report in and what a nightmare that was then i had to have not one but two sleep studies.... UGH!!!!!! but anyhow it finally went through and all i can tell you is try to be patient i know that it is hard.... but your day will come soon ... Hugs, Danielle