Hi Gang,
I'm really just needing a place to whine for a minute. (thanks for indulging me) 
I had my pysch eval last Thursday and the Dr. said she's holding onto my paperwork and will clear me... in 8 weeks (and pending my progress with my psychologist).  I was totally honest with her during the evaluation (I'm a crappy liar so I don't even try).  I started seeing a pyschologist that specializes in eating disorders and bariatric patients for my emotional eating before I even made my consultation appointment with the surgeon.  Turns out, my pyschologist and the one that evaluated me are acquaintances. The psychologist that evaluated me said she wants me to see mine for two months more before she clears me. (And she wants regular reports from her to monitor my progress.)  I'm trying to keep a positive attitude about it  like "thank God they're looking out for my long term success", but really, I'm bummed.  What's more is that my pyschologist isn't crazy about the idea of me having gastric bypass since I already have the band.  When I told her my decision for revision, she asked why I wanted to do that when I failed at losing weight with the lapband.  I tried to explain to her that I got pregnant only 4 months after my lapband (yes, I was on birth control but I also took antibiotics for a bad sinus infection and the pill failed!).  My ob/gyn had me unfill my band and then I had a bad infection from my c section that had me unable to exercise or diet for 4 more months post partum.  The post partum depression along with my pregnancy weight gain and now disformed stomach are what caused my emotional eating to amp up.  I do have some restriction and I am exercising but the weightloss is incredibly slow (only 4 or 5lbs a month).

A major part of the reason for my depression is my weight and while I start working on the physical issues with the doctors and nutritionist, I can also work with her on my emotional issues and stress management.  She wasn't convinced and I got a 45 minute lecture about personal responsibility and how I think the bypass is going to be the magic bullet that fixes my life.  Until my psych eval, I was planning to look for another pyschologist this week.  The psychologist that evaluated me wants me to continue with this doctor in particular because she feels that she really "gets it".  (She actually refers many patients to her.) 

Am I being a big baby about this or is this the reality check I need?  I don't think I'm kidding myself about the part I played in the lack of results I've received from my lapband.  I don't even consider the procedure a failure.  At this point, I need to lose 200lbs and the lapband isn't going to help get me to goal before additional medical issues pop up due to my obesity. Conversely, I'm not kidding myself about the poor habits I have regarding emotional eating and coping with stress with food.  This is why I sought help from a professional before I went to a surgeon. I have an appointment with my psychologist on Monday evening and I'm rearranging my life to plan for surgery at the end of August instead of next month.  I hope she doesn't kill my dreams of being physically and emotionally healthy.

Ok, I'm finished whining.

thank you,

Lea