AVI SAPERSTEIN Psychologist PH.D.
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Dr Saperstein was very helpful--He insisted that I should see a psychologist to resolve several issues before I had my surgery--I can't tell you how right he was--I didn't even realize that I needed therapy--but he was absolutely correct in his evaluation.
My first impression was, "he's too young, too thin, and male--not someone I particularly want to discuss sensative issues with. I should have just walked away. I was there for a pre-op evaluation for my surgeon. As I understood him, I'm not a good risk for surgery because I'm too depressed about my weight. Duh? This was pretty devestating news. Luckily he doesn't have to write the report, but I'm still out $275--more than I earn in a week (my insurance doesn't pay for office visits). I had been mailed a list of questions, which I told him I found very difficult to answer in a one word answer. He just read from this list of questions and entered my answers on a computer as we talked. This is how he came to his evaluation. Terrible experience. I don't want to be too judgmental of anyone, but Dr. Saperstein certainly passed a heavy judgment on me.
He seemed a little young to me but he's got a very kind, patient, demeanor. I couldn't rate him excellent on all things because I'm still conflicted on my decision for the surg. He offers post op support group meetings and they're structured (or so it seems). They'll send out flyers and they have speakers come in that are WLS related. I think the evaluation was good, although the questionnaire was a little redundant, and the follow up support will be key to success.