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Hello. Can anyone who's been through it please tell me about the psych evaluation? Is it an interview or a questionnaire or what? And what are they looking for exactly? Thanks all!! Melissa

Hello. My name is Melissa and I am a 34 year old mother of one. Six years ago I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and since being medicated for it, I have gained about 100 lbs. I have recently started doing research on the Lap Band surgery, and I am going to talk to my dr about it to see if it is a good choice for me. Right now, I don't have any insurance, but my husband just changed jobs so he should be getting insurance for us both in a few months. I can't wait until he gets it so I can call them and see if they would cover, or even partially cover the procedure. I'm worried about the bipolar disorder though. Not so much the moods, which I know I need to be concerned with, but more if the medicines will just make me gain the weight again. I'm also concerned about eating after the fact. I know it's terrible, but I'm already imagining craving foods, and I wonder if I'll ever be able to eat the foods that I sometimes indulge in now. I understand the process is different for everyone, and I can't really ask about the surgery because of the differences each of us will have. So I won't ask about the actual procedure, but if you feel like sharing your experience, I'd love to hear it all. I'll stop blabbing for now, but please, anyone feel free to share your experiences, insurance issues, etc. Thanks! Melissa