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 hey everyone just writting to get stuff off my chest . i went to see doc giovanni this month had sleep study found out have sleep apena . than went to psyc eval and doc says he would not approve me for surg. i need to work on some stuff and he wants to see me back next year  both doctors say i have to lose 25to 35 pounds befor surg. if you have any advice please let me know ty patti

Hi Patti Jo, I agree with David.  I was so miffed that I didn't "pass" they psych evaulation and had to go to group therapy.  Then each week, I found that it really helped me get a grip on things.  I found myself looking for to my group session.  We were all in the same situation so that also made it easier.  I took the summer to attend these sessions and got myself going on things that we will have to do after WLS anyway.  I know it's frustrating, but hang in there.  I suggest Dr Messier at Bayside Medical in Providence.  She is awesome!  Best of luck!  Jules

Hi Patty, Did the psyc doc give you a plan of action to take to work out your stuff.  I didn't get approved either at my evaluation, so they had me do group theorpy  for wls patients.  It was really good and I was approved a few months after that.  If they can give you something like that or one on one councelling, that may be helpful.  The more you are prepaired in your head for the surgery the better you will do. I know it feels hopeless at this point, when i first was not approved by the phyc doc, I was mad.  But I used the time to finish up my tests, loose weight, and get ready for surgery.  And it went by pretty fast. Hope all goes well. dave