4 to 6 week delay!

With all the good new****ting the boards on Wow moments and such, I was really holding off to post for a while.  I had posted before about my surgeon having issues with my psych eval, and it seems that they are fully commited to delay my surgery until I get back into therapy.  It seems that my previous therapy sessions and issues I talked about my past was what dropped the red flags.  Soo.. I consulted my therapist and she said she would work with me so she could get me released and fit for surgery.  Of course, since its been a year since our last session, she is insisting on about 4-6 weeks to make her assessment.   They know my issues and therapy dealt with past issues in my childhood, but they want to know NOW if i'm able to cope with surgery.  This is the only thing holding me back for surgery.  I have completed all the required items including voluntary dieting (I've lost 21lbs so far!!).  I've already been told that they won't have to actually put me on the required mandatory diet before surgery since i've done this, so it will speed things up. So, if things go well, I may get lucky and have surgery before the end of the year.  It will be a much better chance if my therapy lasts only 4 weeks instead of 6 (crossing fingers). As for all of you "losers", I havent known you all that well, but you have been very nice and friendly, as well as informative.  Keep up the great work, and sooner or later, I should be heading to my new healthy life. Thanks for everything guys/gals, Rob

Hey Rob!  Hang in there buddy, it seems we are both fighting similar issues.  From my rants about insurance and such, I have come to the conclusion that we are walking the same path that people before us have walked.  And unfortunately, there will be people behind us following in our foot steps.  Right now I am not having very happy thoughts about my insurance company.   Hopefully you and I will be on the Losers Bench by the end of the year and Santa will bring us a nice supply of protein!  Hang in there and good luck!

Hey Rob, even though you are having it rough, you are doing things right as trying on your own to lose weight, that should show the drs ,etc. that you are ready for this. If you just set back and didn't try to do anything it would be different. So just keep on keeping on and it will happen for you too. Are you going to be able to join us for our Dinner Club Christmas party? We are going to have a blast for sure.....Keep your chin up and congrats on your 21lbs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cheryl

Rob,  Don't give up, you can do these required weeks and it wil all be worth it.  Good luck! Colette

Rob,

         I have always struggled with a part of my childhood that has haunted me for years, however several years ago, I got some help and decided to put it to rest.  However, after surgery something from my past came up and I had to face it once again and had some difficulties again, but not as severe as before.  I tell you this so you can understand that if you face it now and learn how to cope with these things, it will help you with the success of your surgery.  The surgery alone creates a whole new set of issues and if you have a handle on the old issues that may have caused you to eat as a comfort, it will help you in the long-term to use your tool to benefit you the best.  I know it is difficult to wait, but God will do this in his time, because he is in control and knows what is best for his plan!!!  I wish you the best and that you utilize these sessions to help you gain knowledge to deal with these problems before you have surgery and you will be more successful!!!

I will keep you in my prayers, because this will be difficult, but beneficial!! Shelia PS By the way, never feel like you should hold a post, because we are a support group and we are here to handle the good, the bad, and the ugly. 

Congratulations on the 21lbs lost Rob!! That is wonderful.

Sorry to hear surgery is being delayed, but I would think of it as time spent being extra prepared for the journey ahead. In all honesty, I wish I had some in depth counseling prior to having surgery. In 4-6 weeks, you'll be in tip top condition for surgery, mentally and physically! Stay positive!

Hi Rob. Congrats on your weight loss so far. Keep up the great work. It is obvious that you are dedicated to the surgery. Hopefully you can get into the sessions and get cleared right away. I hate that you are being delayed. Stay strong. All in due time. This surgery does take a lot out of you mentally and you may find yourself going back to the therapist afterwards to deal with stuff. It is not a bad thing. It is just to make sure we are all dealing with what we need to deal with the be healthy mentally and physically. Good luck and I am sure you will be joining the losers bench soon.

Rob,

Just remember things happen for a reason.  It is better to go through these 4 to 6 weeks then have it come back and sabotage your success.  This too will pass.  The main thing is don't give up and do the best you can.  I will be keeping you in my prayers that everything will happen in a timely manner.

 

Darlene

Hey Rob:

Keep your chin up!  While 4-6 weeks seems like forever right now...it will give you an opportunity to make absolutely sure that you are mentally ready.  As others have stated, RNY can bring on its own set of issues so it is best to handle what you can ahead of time.

We're all here for you.  When you need us...just post.  This is a fabulous support group.  Hey...are you coming to the lunch bunch next week?  I vote, YES!

Hope to see you then!

Freddie

 

Hang in there Rob! Everything will work out for you. I really hope you get an approval soon.