Good luck today Sista

Shannon that is fabulous news.  Good for you.  Let us know what happens at your referrals.  Yeah for you. 

Wow! Good to hear your appt went well. I wonder why everyone has to go to a psychologist now? Is it so we deal with the 'mental' and 'emotional' aspects of this journey (and how we'll look at food differently)? I've been seeing a clinical psych for a couple of months to help me with all the mental/emotional aspects of being overweight (self-esteem issues, why I overeat to begin with, etc) and to help me prepare for the surgery. I wonder, if I had a letter from her, if I'd be "exempt" from seeing one of their psychologists?

Anyways, I'm happy for you!!!! Can't wait to hear another update.
Cheers!

Kaos;

They probably would exempt you from seeing their psychologist if your wrote a letter to them on your behalf. The point of the visit is so that she can look for any undiagnosed mental illness that may make you a poor candidate for the surgery. She also talks about the mental/emotional aspects of the surgery and gives you guidelines on ways to cope.

Good luck!

Tanya

Great  news...your journey has begun.  Time is going to fly by.


Pam

Good luck with your upcoming appointments. It's pretty exciting. The time goes pretty quick from your pre-op app's to your surgery day....~Cheryl