I need a psych eval, and was wondering if anyone has a suggestion for a Dr.

I would like to get this done this month, but can't find a Doctor with experience with weight loss patients.

For thoes of you that can recommend I would appreciate the name and number of the Doc that did your Phych eval.

My PCP is goofy, so I need the info to tell him so I can get a referral. I don't care where the Dr is located ...will travel for evaluation :Bunny

My psychologists do only WLS patients and they are wonderful. They are located in Atlanta although they travel to St. Simon's Island once or twice a month (get evaluated and get a vacation at the same time?). Greg Cox and Betsy Ryland are a husband and wife team. They do individual evaluations as well as seminars for pre and post op patients. Their website is obesity2balance.com; it has their email address and phone #. Good Luck.

Okie dokie, see you when you get back from Georgia. LOL I saw Dr. Sharon Moon located in LaPlata MD. Straight down Branch ave, through Waldorf. Just a little pass the LaPlata Waldorf. She is $200 I believe.

I have a visual of C holding a sign.

***Will travel for psych eval***

Okie dokie, see you when you get back from Georgia. LOL I saw Dr. Sharon Moon located in LaPlata MD. Straight down Branch ave, through Waldorf. Just a little pass the LaPlata Waldorf. She is $200 I believe.

Ok ok ...I was waiting for the comments....checking to see if you all were paying attention to me

Thank s for the info...I found a lady in Gaithersburg...She seems nice enough and not busy this month so I got my appt for next week.

Hey Skinner - How ya been...I still need to move more. Can't get it in gear.

Lsasha- You have been doing great---Come on tell us...How much have ya lost now? :kiss And I did make a sign...What's wrong with that? :tired

See you all soon.... :bandit

StockyMD,

I will need a psych eval soon too. Please let me know the 411, is she covered by mdipa?

Thanks,

Kee

Yes she does...but I called MDIPA today and they make the Dr. fill out a form first and then will let the Dr know if the visits will be covered. Plus, of course you need you PCP to write a referral.

Dr. Denise Dewhurst- 301-353-9543 Germantown, MD (Requires 2 visits)

Sorry I think I said Gaithersberg before.

Another Dr. called me a few minutes ago (I called like 10 today)- She does not take MDIPA, but it only costs $200 - $150 for visit and $50 for the report) --I might go with her..depending on her availability

Peggy Becker 703-927-2915 - Springfield, VA

Good Luck

Okie dokie, see you when you get back from Georgia. LOL I saw Dr. Sharon Moon located in LaPlata MD. Straight down Branch ave, through Waldorf. Just a little pass the LaPlata Waldorf. She is $200 I believe.

Sharon Moon is my best friends mom she is really nice.

I just got mine done in Waldorf w/ Dr. Hussain on post office road she took my insurance i only paid co pay

Thanks Connie....wow you are just moving along :Bunny :Bunny

Hey Kee- I changed my person again. It's Dr. Fernback located in College Park, MD. Now I have my psych on 2/1/2005.

Hey C if they find you crazy the insurance company will pay for it. LOL I passed and I had to pay, I don't know how that happened. Anyhow, let me know if you need the answers to the test. LMBO

Connie I love Sharon, tell her I said HI. We had such a good time talking, she is so comfortable. We talked and talked and talked pass the time that I was suppose to be there. We talked about everything and anything, her grandchildren, her weight, her husband, their pastor and church. We'll all have to get together for a therapy session. I'll bring some coffee cake.

C, does Dr.Fernback take the insurance or do you have to pay out of pocket. I am trying to get with someone that is covered under mdipa so I can save a couple of dollars.

I have another question too... The test that ur scheduling, I am assuming that we can do those before our visist with our surgeon right? Also what other test have you done/soon to do so I can keep on track. Not sure how far along you are in your process, but since we have the same ins. co. and we are seeing the same surgeon, so I am following your lead....

Oh and one more thing. You mentioned that a meeting was being held at a seafood place. What the name and date, etc. I dont eat seafood, but I really want to meet you gals... and I am sure there is someting on the menu for me.

Thanks for the info ladies...

Kee

I'm not C, but trying to help ya out.

Here is the website to the restaurant http://www.gandmcrabcakes.com/

Karen is going to send out an email w/the particulars. Make sure she has your email addy.

See ya Sunday:Bunny

C, does Dr.Fernback take the insurance or do you have to pay out of pocket. I am trying to get with someone that is covered under mdipa so I can save a couple of dollars.

I have another question too... The test that ur scheduling, I am assuming that we can do those before our visist with our surgeon right? Also what other test have you done/soon to do so I can keep on track. Not sure how far along you are in your process, but since we have the same ins. co. and we are seeing the same surgeon, so I am following your lead....

Oh and one more thing. You mentioned that a meeting was being held at a seafood place. What the name and date, etc. I dont eat seafood, but I really want to meet you gals... and I am sure there is someting on the menu for me.

Thanks for the info ladies...

Kee

Kee,

I hate the way this post is set up...I can't see what you asked..But I will try and remember.

Dr. Fernback accepts MDIPA, actually he is the original Dr. my PCP referred me to. I called MDIPA to ask them specifically what I need to do for the psych eval. The Dr. has to go on MDIPA's web site and fill out a for FIRST and submit to them for approval (prior to your appt). I recommend calling MDIPA and seeing what they need 1st. You do not want to get stuck with that bill!

I have been seeing my PCP and a nutritionist for the past 5 months (one more month to go). I had my 1st sleep study a couple weeks ago.

They called me today to come back again cuz I snore and have apnea..and want to see if I can tollerate the machine they are going to want to give me. Yippy!! I have my consult with surgeon on 1/23/05, my psych on 2/1/05 and that's where I am so far.

I hope you can join us on Sunday it would be great to meet you and chat :Bunny :Bunny

Hello Group,

It's me... Made the reservation for Sunday at 1pm at G&M. Here is the web site for those who don't eat seafood http://www.gandmcrabcakes.com/ Hope you can find something you like. But most of all I hope to see everyone there. Please E-mail me a thumbs up if you are coming. I'm sorry this is such a short notice.

Kee - I'm looking forward to meeting you Sunday.

Thanks goes out to the group for helping pull everything together.

Karen

See you on Sunday!