DesertGirl

I hear people say it’s long and they have to take this depressingly long test of over 300 questions...I’m just ready to get all of my stuff done.lol. I have my sleep study this coming Thursday. I really hope I don’t have sleep apnea, but I’m not sure...feel like I may, hopefully not severe enough to have to use the machine.

Definitely had a ton of questions. And they were self reflecting which really made me feel worse about myself. I stress eat and never really thought about it. I have been more thoughtful of what I am eating and why. So in the long run, I'm greatful that I saw the psychiatrist. I am still depressed, but it has changed my mindset.

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Yea, I have a steep payment on my part too. My endoscope was $400. The surgery will cost me 15% and I'm told it will cost between 15,000 and 20,000. So I'm trying to save up.

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So I have 1 nutrition and 1 Dr appointment left. Just had my endoscope and found out I have an esophogial ulcer and GERD. Seriously had no idea! So I'm waiting to see if that affects the surgery. Last time I was told if I had acid reflux they like to do the bypass since it usually cures it. On a side note, thanks for the encouragement! I'm down 7 pounds from my appointment just over a week ago. On the right path. I can make the required 10-20 pounds.

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Do anyone know how long the first psychiatrist appointment last an what are the main thibgs you were asked?

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When I had mine, it was basic questions about yourself. Most was how weight has affected your life and what you will do yo change. There was supposed to be 2 sessions, but I was early to the appointment and her next appointment wasn't for a while, so we did both sessions in 1.

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Hi! I've started my 6 month consecutive appointments in October. I have to do 6 total, but 2 can count for my nutritionist. I just had my 4th appointment today, and it wasn't that great. I'm up 5 pounds and was told to lose at least 10 pounds by March or my insurance will deny my surgery. I have my upper endoscope next Thursday and my nutritionist appointment is in February. Psych eval is done. My highest weigh was 307. I lost 77, but gained most of it back when I stopped going to the gym 2-3 times a DAY and started eating whatever, whenever. I'm pretty discouraged and figured a forum support group might just help. If all goes well and I lose my required weight, I'm looking for a late March to early April surgery.