i need u guys

has any been referred to therapy b-4 surgery  by the pshyc dr                         & did u get to have surgery  when it was complete?.i heard  that some  ppl   are referred....................i was just checking.                                                          .....................thanks  in advance

Yes I was referred to therapy before surgery, but am planning on continuing after the surgery in my opinion I will need it more then.  My surgery is scheduled for Thursday and I have an appointment with my therapist in 2 weeks after.  It has been pretty helpful so far.

Most insurances require a pysch consult before surgery to make sure you understand the changes and lifestyle changes that will occur.   I have been in therapy with a life coach and it helps a whole lot to help me understand my changes in lifestyle and etc.  

I was referred to a therapist by the consulting psych doc. I am glad that I followed his advice too! It's really not a bad thing, in fact, it's a good thing.  You're going to go through so many changes and adjusting isn't as easy as some lead us to believe. I'm fortunate I have a good supporting home life with the hubby, but even with the good support, I have body and emotional issues.  It feels good to see a therapist every other week and get it out and then have what ever is bothering me put into perspective.  I'm a long time sufferer of depression, so for me this was a good decision. If you have had any problems with depression, of any kind, please take the opportunity and get you a therapist. They can be great allies with the changes you're about to embark on.  Good luck-- Dee P.S. Being referred to a therapist doesn't (as far as I know) lessen your chance for the surgery.

Dee, you have mail

thanks  thats what i was wondering             now  if i could only get the web addr  for emtional eating

thanks to all that reply to my post it helps me alot  this is alot to take in