Michael Roubecik Psychologist Ph.D & LCSW

He was wonderful but took 2 wks to get my report to the surgeons office. The wait was a bit frustrating when it became the last thing we were waiting on.

I talked with a person named Heidi...she asked me questions that went way back before my first surgery. She didn't seem to care that I have dealt with the issues that brought me to my first surgery, and that now, I am seeking a better surgery (I lost the average 40% w/ stapling alone). According to her, I have issues that needed dealing with. Of course I do, I have been unable to eat normally for 14 years!! She wanted to see me again in 6 months...well, the time has passed, but the idea of handing her another $235. does NOT appeal to me!! I can't see that time would change who I am, or what I've dealt with. If I have any emotional or mental issues, I think that being able to eat more normally, and losing weight and being able to move would help, not be hindered by them!
She never asked me anything about THIS surgery...she never asked me WHY I wanted or needed this surgery. She never asked me what my expectations were...I already went through this years ago...and the interview I had with her was nothing compared to the one I had before. I could be cutting my own throat here, but I didn't think she understood what is was like for someone like me. I don't think she liked how I expressed my faith in God...she acted like I was weak or incapable of dealing with 'life issues', when I said that I gave everything to Him! I would rather see a Christian councellor next time, if there is a next time.

They judge and give poor evalutions without getting to know who you are. They don't listen to what you are saying and put there own theory in your evalutation.

Actually, I saw an associate Dr for my consultation, Dr Denise. Seemed to know alot about the roadblocks to loosing weight. Had to pay $225 up front for the evaluation, which seems like a lot for a 30 minute visit followed by a thumbs up or down letter to surgeeon & insurance company.

Conducted my initial psych eval. Was warm and understanding, easy going. I liked him tremendously and I'm a psychologist in training myself. In fact I'm going to continue on in therapy on my own choice. Would recommend him in a heartbeat!