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I just had my Psych Eval 4/29 and was there for 4 hours!! I spoke to the Doc for an hour then took 3 hours worth of testing; MMPI-2 (370 Q/A,) the MBTI (150 Q/A,) and some Eating Disorder Test (50 Q/A.) It was basically the same 5 questions asked 100 different ways. Really messes with you when you're bipolar! :biggrin: Although they were all T/F, I had to answer just one.. "Do you hear voices?" I wrote, "Yes, I just heard you at the microwave say, "Damn.. that's really hot."" You don't think they will fail me for that, do you? :thumbup:

It's good to see some action in here again. I know.. I ask for it then went away. But I've been busy with all these appointments.. ugh! OK, the Psych Eval :laugh: I was there for 4 hours!!! I spoke to the Doc for an hour then took 3 hours worth of testing; MMPI-2 (370 Q/A,) the MBTI (150 Q/A,) and some Eating Disorder Test (50 Q/A.) It was basically the same 5 questions asked 100 different ways. Really f*#%'s with you when you're bipolar! Although they were all T/F, I had to answer just one.. "Do you hear voices?" I wrote, "Yes, I just heard you at the microwave say, "Damn.. that's really hot."" You don't think they will fail me for that, do you? :thumbup: Nutrition Class was great. Lot's of fluid and vitamin information. Listen to this diet plan: 2wk's liquid Pre-Op Diet, 1wk clear liquid Post-Op, 3wk's liquid Post-Op, weeks 4-6 soft foods, and finally solid foods week 7. :thumbup: The way I look at it.. I should loose half my weight in the first 7 weeks! ha-ha Don't I wish!! Hey, I wonder how ChunkyMonky is? Surgery date was yesterday, May 8th. Let us know!! Good Cheer and Well Wishes!!!

:party:Hey Bandfan, I can't wait to hear more of your success. All of you early May Flowers will be great encouragement for us late bloomers! I'm starting to get really nervous. :frown: My doctor starts us with a 2wk liquid pre-op diet. After surgery, clear liquids for 7 days; liquid protein for 3 weeks; then soft foods weeks 4-6; and finally solid foods at week 7. I'm hungry just thinking about it, I better grab a snack.. or two!!

Did I scare everyone away?? :redface: Hey, I just started here! Did the thread move? I like to read how everyone is doing. Or how about some newbies, like me? We know your watching.. :hurt: ..OK, I see the surgeon Friday. To go over my EDG, blood work and other tests. Monday is the Nutrition Class. Tuesday I have the Psych Eval. Looks like I'll be busy, busy! Can anyone tell me about the Psych Eval? When I called they said it was 100 Q&A. How much can they really learn about me from a test? That I'm not loopy! :rant: What if I am.. just a little bit. I mean, aren't we all?

Born and raised in Olathe, KS. I now live in Federal Way, WA, 20mi south of Seattle. Bizzy Bee; My parents live in Sunrise Beach, MO. We eat at Charlies Buffet every time I go back to visit. I stuff myself.. and go back for more! Just kidding, but it's worth it!! We may have passed each other at the dessert table!! :thumbup:

Hi Shelley - With the exception of the Gourmet Chef Husband... we could be twins! :biggrin2: My weight gain started in my teens, I was 5'6 and 140-160. Then in college.. another 50 or so pounds. Finally I decided to get into shape and join the Army. Which I did great and my low was 123lbs. When I got out, I went right back to my old bad eating habits. I only knew two food groups.. Fast-Food and Happy-Hour! I also have very bad genetics. Everyone in my family, at one point or another, has been 75lbs overweight or more. I'm talking Aunts, Uncles, Cousins.. everyone! I was raised with my Mommas down-home-country cooking so of course those are the foods that I crave. I use to never eat Breakfast, had fast-food for lunch and a big ol' comfort dinner with all the fixin's. :biggrin: I didn't need to snack in between because I always had that over-stuffed feeling, or right on the verge of.. :drool:. Finally, as I've aged and moved away from Momma :sad:, I eat much smaller meals. My heaviest was 340lbs, I'm now 280. But it's too late, the damage has been done. I have high blood pressure, sleep apnea, a hiatal hernia, and had reconstructive surgery on my left foot/ankle because my weight was forcing my ankle to turn inward. So, if I don't loose weight.. I'll be having surgery on my right foot/ankle, and my last recovery took over a year! So, weight lose surgery is not an option for me.. it will keep me on my feet and save my life!! :smile: Thanks for letting me share my story! Tina

Hello - I'm Tina. I am scheduled for May 27th. I changed my name from Seattleite to Seattlelight. Hopefully the new one will give me more inspiration!

Thanks all for the welcome. :biggrin: D and I got together in 1990. I was just out of the Army, and weighing 135lbs. I guess we got a little too comfortable and gained too much weight.. but it sure was fun! :tongue: She doesn't qualify for surgery, but will change her eating habits with mine to loose about 50lbs. We've been on many diets together. Problem is my weight always came back and doubled. I finally had to admit that I couldn't do it on my own anymore. I had my EGD on Friday, and I have a hiatal hernia. But the nurse said it won't stop me from getting lap band. I'll find out more in a couple of weeks. Hopefully he can fix it at the same time. Or later, and give me a free tummy tuck!! :thumbup:

:party:Woohoo - I'm a Seatteite too! Hey Miles, where in Federal Way is your surgery? I'm at St. Francis, Dr. OH. I have an EGD tomorrow and have to start liquids at 6pm. Sooo I've been eating all day, as if today was my last feeding! -tehe -Hi Erica, we have the same weight to loose so I know how you feel. I've been lazy all winter and only walking my dogs to the mailbox. Now with the nice weather, I'm back to walking around the block, it's a big block :redface:. The really sad thing.. in my youth/early twenties.. my lowest weight was 123lbs. Thanks only to the Military! I don't care if I see that number again, but I am hoping for 150. So, I plan on working out - A LOT and hope like heck it works! Best of luck to all May Flowers!

Hi Sufina, Go to the top of this page and click on "Home." Scroll down to the "Lap Band Support Groups." Then "Monthly Lap Band Support Groups." Click on "2008 Bandsters." Scroll to find "May 2008 Bandsters," and you're there! Most action is under the first thread, "I am scheduled for May." Enjoy - and good luck in your weight loss journey. :huh2: Dr. OH - St. Francis Hospital - Federal Way, WA

Hi Sufina. I'm new to posting also. Just received my surgery day, May 27th. So, I recently found the "2008 May Bandsters" thread. It's interesting because we are all banding in May. I also jump around to all the groups, just because they're educational. Dr. OH - St. Francis Hospital - Federal Way, WA

Hello everyone, I received the insurance nod today! :tongue: My journey begins! I'm sooo excited, but the reality kinda hit as well. Before it was a dream. Now... I'm ready to look at, "the good, the bad and the ugly!" I think I was afraid if I read about everything, I'd talk myself out of it. One thing I know for sure, I can't loose the weight on my own. Thankfully, I have my Best Friend and Life Partner of 18 years to support me at home. Dr. OH - St. Francis Hospital - Federal Way, WA

Hello everyone, I guess I'm a "May Flower!" I received the insurance nod today! My journey begins! I'm sooo excited, but the reality kinda hit as well. Before it was a dream. Now... I'm ready to look at, "the good, the bad and the ugly!" I think I was afraid if I read about everything, I'd talk myself out of it. One thing I know for sure, I can't loose the weight on my own. I thought I could... so many times have I tried. 50lbs here, 80lbs there - but it all comes back, and then some! :tongue: Which is why I'm here. :plane: Dr. OH - St. Francis Hospital - Federal Way, WA

Hello MollyMolly, thanks for the info. Premera said it could take 15 days to make a decision. I should be ok with over 100lbs to lose, hypertension and sleep apnea. But the waiting is making me nervous :puke:. I know everyone here has gone through this, and then some. Patience is not my forte, and this is just the beginning! -Yikes!

Hello, I went to the seminar Feb 11th. I had my first office visit with Dr. Oh on Mar 12th. I'll have an EGD April 11th - while I wait for insurance approval. I have Premera Blue Cross which accepts lap band, but I'll believe it when it happens to me. Anyway, my question is... what are the steps!! I know about the psych eval and the nutritionist, what else will I need to do? I'd like to help push this along, if possible. :teeth_smile: Thanks