The WLS Clinic called - About my Psych results

My psych results weren't favorable either, it was what made me decide I didn't want surgery and then after a year I finally decided I was going to beat this thing, I deserved to be healthier and I would do whatever it took.  Of course my situation was a little different and I wasn't told I would have to wait as long as they told you but definatley get a second opinion.  I went through Fairview and as soon as the next psych doctor said "she's good to go" I was in like flin baby.

Keep fighting.

Robyn

That is a first!  I have NEVER heard of that before.  Yet again, our fine medical/insurance system hard at work trying to save their shareholders money.  Ok, enough of that Kelly!

I'm sorry that they are adding hurdles to your already difficult race.  Stay strong!  That will show them that you are determined to do whatever it takes to become a healthy, active adult.

If I had a voodoo doll..... Just kidding.

Smiles to you!

Kelly

Kristy,

Hang in there.....I was warned about this test ahead of time by a friend....She said NOT to answer everything truthfully........So I did fudge a little....It's sad that when your honest it bites you in the butt.....

Just show them you want this surgery more than anything and it will all fall into place....Sometime these phycologists just want to see how far you'll go to have the surgery.....Do what you have to.....

Good luck, Kelly

I'm going to be the pre-op one to tell you that I definitely think this is a GOOD thing. You may not like me for it, but you need to put it in perspective.

I have heard it said so many times before that the biggest part in this whole journey is that people wish their head would catch up with their body. This is a very emotional ride. Some have even admitted here to not fully knowing that before surgery and they wished they would have.

You have the time NOW to deal with this and to do what you need to do to get beyond it. Take the time to go through the program and learn and deal with what you can. I imagine that if you have a good attitude about it and are making positive changes towards a healthier you, your person a****er's Edge will see that and in no time make that recommendation that you are ready for surgery.

I can relate to the "I've decided to have WLS" and anything that gets in the way just makes you so mad, but at the same time, having had nearly a year to look back on my pre-op journey, I can tell you that for every negative, there are at least two positives. So  please hang in there and just continue with your journey. Your surgery day WILL come and you will have a better outcome because of the pre-op journey you took.

Be patient!

Kristy,

I know this isn't what you want to hear right now, but try to think of it as a challenge and not a road block. I strongly believe that God has a perfect plan for you and this surgery will happen in HIS plan, not yours.  (I love the saying... "If you want to make God laugh...tell him your plans."

I wait four long years to have my surgery and realize now that it wasn't until now that I had the right people in place in my life to do this successfully.  IF (and that's a BIG IF) your surgery date gets delayed, there's a reason for it - you may never get to understand that reason, but rest assured that God is protecting and/or preparing you for something and that may mean waiting just a little bit longer.

Take care sweets - YOU WILL ACHIEVE IF YOU JUST BELIEVE!!!

P.S. Give Lauren sweet kisses from me!

Tracy

I'm so sorry to hear about what happened.  Was it just me or was that MMPI-2 a completely whacked out test, strangest questions I have heard of.   Well I'm sure they will straighten that out.   You will be in my prayers.  

I agree that it is MADDENING to be "punished" for being completely honest.  Once we come to the conclusion that WLS is the answer we've been looking for, we want it done YESTERDAY! 

But I also agree that if there are issues you need to address, it is best to do so before surgery.  There are enough issues to deal with after surgery - your new relationship with food, your new relationships with people, they can cause a significant amount of stress themselves.  Although the docs aren't always right, they aren't always evil, either.  Just be thankful for everything you learn along the way, it can only benefit you in the long run. 

And have faith that, as Tracy said, WLS will happen when it is supposed to, NOT necessarily when you WANT it to. 

Hang in there I know its difficult to hit a road block like this.   I know this psych test doesn't make much since with the weird questions they ask but they just may have seen something that told the doctor that you might struggle a bit after surgery when that emotional eating is no longer available to use to cope with anxiety or stress.  Some people who can't handle the fact they can't do the emotional eating sometimes turn to other unhealthy ways to cope. I think they are just making sure you are able to cope in a healthy way after surgery.  However I do think it would be ridiculous to make you wait 5 years unless there was some real big issue and would think 5 years might be worst case senario.  I think your doing a great thing by recognizing your challenges and getting help and hope you remain honest with them. 

Dont worry, things will be back on track in no time. Same thing happened to me!

I did all my approved requirements and then as soon as they said they were faxing in the paperwork for approval they called and said they reread my psych eval and they dr said I should return to someone to talk about my impulsive shopping habits...which I freely admitted to and was working on. So then I was PO'd that no one had told me to return in the whole 6 months and then I was delayed for 3 months till the next appt was avail! I was so mad I went shopping and spent all the money I had saved for my LOA for surgery, just to be called a few days later and told there was an opening for a psych and I went and he cleared me that day and I was back on track and approved in 24 hrs!  Call me implusive overreaction girl :)

Thanks everyone for your support and feedback.

I'm going to try and not worry about it until I see my therapist a****ers Edge on Tuesday and ask her about things.

Am feeling much calmer tonight. (DH doesn't work Fridays and can help me take care of the Laure-monster)