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Hi Spaz, My appointment is on the 6th as well. Good Luck for you! The third time is usually the charm :tongue2: This is my first appointment, and first time going through all of this. I have seen several nutritionist and even had personal trainers- not to mention all of the diets on my own. At my last physical my PCP suggested talking to bariatric surgeon so I went to the seminar and then filled out a questionaire. I just got a call yesterday from the surgeon's office saying they thought I was a good candidate. I am nervous about the whole process but I'm sure that it will be well worth it in the end. You're right it is silly to be scared of a multiple choice test. Is the psych evaluation usually just a mutiple choice test? Or do they shoot a ton of questions out in person as well. I sometimes have a hard time of putting my feelings into words. LOL. I should be okay on paper.

I agree with Bjornsyouruncle. I work in physician billing and I can tell you that sometimes it can be a mistake of payment by the insurance companies but also sometimes it can be the fault of the physicians office. When the insurance company makes paymens there are also contractual adjustments to the balance etc that are due. Even after talking with the dr's office again I would try and go over all of your EOB's with the insurance company to make sure everything is correct. Make sure to have an Itemized bill from the doctors office showing all of any adjustments, payments posted etc when going through this with the insurance company. If there are any discrepencies often times the insurance company can three-way call the dr's office so that you can get everything squared away together. Good Luck! After everything is ironed out ask about payments plans etc. Often times the dr's office will work without especially if you weren't expecting such a large bill. It can be a big pain but hopefully everything will work out the best for you in the end.

Congrats! I know you are super excited. I just made my first appointment as well. I go next wednesday. Good luck with everything. The psych evaluation makes me a little nervous also.

Hi sherid1120! I am a newbie myself. I have my first appointment next wednesday. Good luck on your journey!