Today was my appointment to see the psychologist regarding VSG and I should have canceled. My morning was horrible (9 year old with Oppositional Defiant Disorder & ADHD) and I couldn't shake it off. I was still frazzled, frustrated, sad....you name it, by the time I got there. Sure enough, as soon as the subject came up about family, I freaking cried! Aaaaaah! I feel like such an idiot! I also couldn't focus on some stupid numbers he was reciting that I had to remember. (I have a bad memory as well). English is not my first language, even though I have very little accent, so I couldn't express myself as well I wanted to. I was a complete mess.

Now I am hoping he saw the whole picture. I have a very good support system, my family supports the surgery, I am knowledgeable about VSG, I have friends, interests and a whole lot of other stuff he asked about.

The secretary said he sends his reports to my surgeon the same day. I now fear going through this whole process and then being denied. Do surgeons call right away when reports are negative? I feel like sending an email to the insurance coordinator, but that will make me look worse.

I am so sad about this whole thing.

Thoughts? Ideas? Opinions?

they dont want you to fail. im sure the results are fine. they are really looking for people that wouldnt be compliant with a diet and who have an untreated mental illness. im sure it will be fine!

keep us posted!

I wouldn't worry to much about it.

The therapist screening is to find individuals who have food addictions or other indicators or conditions that may require treatment in parallel with the surgery. I have heard of very few individuals who were denied surgery due to the shrink's report.

The goal is your successful weight loss not to wash you out.

Bigserv can you believe he didn't ask any of your questions? Not one!!!!

Thanks everyone for your support & ideas on how to proceed! I won't let this stop me regardless.

SkCunningham, so sorry about your sister in law. I also love my EX sister in law like a sister. That must have been terrible for you.

I passed! Phew! LOL

Thanks to all of you, I stopped worrying. You were right. Thanks!!!!

I am so glad to hear that! One less thing to worry about and you are on your way!

I passed! Phew! LOL

Thanks to all of you, I stopped worrying. You were right. Thanks!!!!

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