Had my Psych Eval yesterday

And I am good to go! He was very nice. My appt. was for 9:30 am, so me and Chris drove into the city, got there about 8:30 am (took 1 1/2 hours with traffic), went for breakfast, I was very calm. The paperwork took about 1/2 hour and me and the Dr. talked for about 40 minutes. He told me he thought I was a good candidate for surgery and that he believes I will be quite successful. Next step is the Nutritionist appointment. I called this morning and my appt. is for March 23. That should be enough time (2 weeks) for my PCP to put together my referral letter and the documentation I need to my visit with the NUT. Rachelle

Congrats on the green light!

Thanks Shelley!

Hey girl, Congratulations on a successful psych visit!!! You are really moving forward with things! I hope everything else goes just as smooth! Kay

You and me both, Kay. I'm really hoping that the ball keeps moving...even if it is slowly. I would rather things move slowly than have an obstacle.

Never was a doubt in my mind! Seriously, all of the patience and endurance you've shown through this long process is pretty clearly indicative of your stability and potential for success, Rachelle!! That guy had an easy job yesterday. Congratulations for another obstacle out of the way. Steve

Thanks alot Steve. I know I have to wait at least until June, so I'm just trying to get all the appointments done. Then I'll get the ok from my cardiologist. Hopefully I will have no issues with insurance. That's the part I'm most nervous about. I'm going to ride this out until I get what I need. Rachelle

Congrats Rachelle! Things sound like they're moving along. Are you still thinking about a surgery date in the summer/fall of this year? Ken

Thanks Ken. Yes, moving along slowly but surely. Yes, June is the earliest I can have surgery since end of May is a year from my surgery. Rachelle

I meant to say a year from my heart attack. Sorry, I have surgery on the brain.