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Psych eval done! It was very easy. Basically answered a lot of questions, first with the doctor and then on paper and computer. We identified a few eating issues (big surprise there lol) and when we meet next month (after she has reviewed my test results), she'll have some specific steps/goals for me to help get deal with the issues.
Now just waiting a couple weeks for my medical follow up. Everything looks good for a summer surgery!
5'6" ConsultW: 312.4 (3/29/14) VSG w/ Dr. K Krause: 287.4 (8/4/14)
Pre-op: -25 M1: -16.8 M2: -10.8 M3: -14.4 M4: -7.3
:-) Good luck with your process! Maybe we'll see you on the VSG forum.
5'6" ConsultW: 312.4 (3/29/14) VSG w/ Dr. K Krause: 287.4 (8/4/14)
Pre-op: -25 M1: -16.8 M2: -10.8 M3: -14.4 M4: -7.3
Whoops, I missed the forum title, not anywhere near Michigan
5'6"
SW 359
I'm Annette, from the Dallas area. I just scheduled my consultation for April 28th with Dr. Castro. My PCP strongly recommends the RNY, but I think I'd prefer the VSG. I've been reading the forums here to help gather information.
5'6" SW 359
Hi Donna!
All posts that I make on this site, any forum, are a result in my having experience and caring for anyone having to go through life as an obese person. If you have medical issues, please see your doctor for medical advice.
Karen
Cool, hope its sooner then July. I was in the same boat I have no medical problems so no other test needed.
I did the same thing! I gained about 8 lbs to get above BMI of 50. At my first appt, my BMI was 50.4 (phew!), so the six months is waived for me too. My psych appt is on Monday. I'll let you know how it goes. :-)
The seminar I went to said the avg time for the pre-op process was 8 months for those who do have 6-months requirement and about 3 months for those that don't. I could have it sooner than 3 months because I don't have any comorbidities and don't require extra tests (like cardiac or sleep studies). My one month medical/RD follow up is at the end of April and I expect I should be referred to the surgeon then. I'm aiming for a July surgery, since that will be most convenient for my family.
5'6" ConsultW: 312.4 (3/29/14) VSG w/ Dr. K Krause: 287.4 (8/4/14)
Pre-op: -25 M1: -16.8 M2: -10.8 M3: -14.4 M4: -7.3
I went to the so information meeting in I'd march. All I had to do to get an appointment with the surgeon was have my dr office fax over the last three dr visits. Met with the surgeon in Marxpch 31, got my surgery date, attended the nut class on April, see the Gyno last week start three week pre op on Monday psych eval on Tuesday, blood work on Wednesday and surgery May 6. Was Schd for the 7 but they called to change the date so I am hoping the do that again.
i did not have to do the six month diet because my BMI is 50. I had to gain 8 pounds to reach that but it kept me from waiting the sux months.
Dianna
Hi Darkwing, Can I ask how long has it taken to get where you are? On the website it says 3 to 6 months. I am hoping that since I have been seeing a RD for almost 6 months now, I can be one of the lucky ones and get it done sooner. :o)
I have my psych eval on Tuesday then blood work next week.
Wow close to having everything done. Congrats
