So as most of you know I am pre op and was required to loose 34 pounds before I got my second appointment. So I struggled for about 9 weeks and finally got the weight off. I made my appointment two weeks ago and it was for next Wednesday the 25th. Well I got a call today from the nurse and something has happened in my surgeons family and he has to go away for a month or so. So I had to reschedule my appointment for October 30. Then she goes on to say that it might be longer. My heart sank! I am already struggling to keep the weight off. I did my part! Everything he asked I did it! I am so heart broken right now. I wanted to get my surgery before thanksgiving. Now I'm looking at maybe January. Then I asked her if she would see if the other surgeon if he would be willing to take on my case. But he makes everyone have a psych eval. Uggh it just seems like if it isn't one thing it's another. Plus on top of dealing with this news today I'm also looking for a house because I have to move. I'm just super stressed out!! But I'm going to stay on track. I might even go weigh in to see if I've lost more. My home scale says about 48 pounds..ok well thanks for listening to my little rant. I think I feel better already just letting it all out!

Its okay the rant. That would make you throw up you hands. I am so sorry. I can imagine how you must feel. There has to be a bright side to all of this. It must be an emergency for the Doc to take so much time off. Good Luck.

Its okay the rant. That would make you throw up you hands. I am so sorry. I can imagine how you must feel. There has to be a bright side to all of this. It must be an emergency for the Doc to take so much time off. Good Luck.

Thanks! And yeah it has to be some thing big for him to be gone for a month or more. That's a lot of money he's missing. Lol

Can you look for another surgeon? We all have to realize that they are human too and have families, kids, etc. etc. as well. I would not let that stand in my way. You lost a good deal of weight already and I totally understand the struggle you will have over the next couple of months to keep it off. Please ..... go on line and look for another surgeon, don't let all your hard work go to waste !! Your current surgeon should have offered some alternatives in my opinion. Hang in there sweetie you can do it !!! BTW.. when I get real stressed I work out, its a great stress reliever -- go for a walk

I am so sorry to hear about your stuggles. I am keeping you in my thoughts. I agree with the girls. See if you can get another surgeon. There are plenty out there.

Keep us posted.

At least in my case, the psych eval was a snap. Answered a bunch multiple choice questions - essentially the same questions worded different ways. Saw her one time during which she seemed confident that I'm not crazy. And that was it. Even if a challenge comes up with the psych eval, any number of members have been approved following a little counseling. If you have confidence in the other surgeon, I wouldn't let anxiety over the psych eval deter you.

Great job on the weight loss!! You ain't seen nothing yet - you're gonna love the new you!!

My experience with the psych evaluation was similar to DL's. Go for it! Don't loose hope.

So as most of you know I am pre op and was required to loose 34 pounds before I got my second appointment. So I struggled for about 9 weeks and finally got the weight off. I made my appointment two weeks ago and it was for next Wednesday the 25th. Well I got a call today from the nurse and something has happened in my surgeons family and he has to go away for a month or so. So I had to reschedule my appointment for October 30. Then she goes on to say that it might be longer. My heart sank! I am already struggling to keep the weight off. I did my part! Everything he asked I did it! I am so heart broken right now. I wanted to get my surgery before thanksgiving. Now I'm looking at maybe January. Then I asked her if she would see if the other surgeon if he would be willing to take on my case. But he makes everyone have a psych eval. Uggh it just seems like if it isn't one thing it's another. Plus on top of dealing with this news today I'm also looking for a house because I have to move. I'm just super stressed out!! But I'm going to stay on track. I might even go weigh in to see if I've lost more. My home scale says about 48 pounds..ok well thanks for listening to my little rant. I think I feel better already just letting it all out!

Rant away, I feel you but your doing great. I have had to do a 6 month program and lose 30lbs but because of one thing or another on their end it has now been 9 months..I got my surgery date this week for Oct 30 (not getting fully excited until im going under) so my 6 month deal will be almost a year but im just keeping my eye on the prize and do my best everyday.

Hang in there and this is the time to find new ways to handle stress because surgery wont take that out of our lives. Good luck, hugs.

The psych eval is super easy. They just want to make sure you know what your going to have to go through after surgery, mainly the emotional part.

My surgery was suppose to be late july early august and it ended up being in september because my surgeon also left the country for a month. Don't give up. If you need to take a day off from dieting take it and then get back on the bandwagon.

Can you look for another surgeon? We all have to realize that they are human too and have families' date=' kids, etc. etc. as well. I would not let that stand in my way. You lost a good deal of weight already and I totally understand the struggle you will have over the next couple of months to keep it off. Please ..... go on line and look for another surgeon, don't let all your hard work go to waste !! Your current surgeon should have offered some alternatives in my opinion. Hang in there sweetie you can do it !!! BTW.. when I get real stressed I work out, its a great stress reliever -- go for a walk [/quote']

There is one other surgeon there. I asked the nurse to see if he would be willing to take over my case. I haven't heard anything back yet though. I have to go through the hospital where my doctor is because I only have insurance through them. Your lucky. When I'm stressed I eat. I hope that with the surgery that will change.

At least in my case' date=' the psych eval was a snap. Answered a bunch multiple choice questions - essentially the same questions worded different ways. Saw her one time during which she seemed confident that I'm not crazy. And that was it. Even if a challenge comes up with the psych eval, any number of members have been approved following a little counseling. If you have confidence in the other surgeon, I wouldn't let anxiety over the psych eval deter you.

Great job on the weight loss!! You ain't seen nothing yet - you're gonna love the new you!![/quote']

Thanks and yeah I would be confident with going with the other surgeon it's just I have too see if he would take over my case. If not ill just have to wait. I still see my NUT on the 27th. I'm going to see what she says about it.

Hang in there. I wish u the best on your journey. It will get better, just try to stay positive and good luck

A psych evaluation was required by my insurance. It went great. She even told me that if I wasn't approved, that I should appeal. She was on my side. My surgery is scheduled for Nov 19, but still have cardiologist and kidney specialist to see first and that scares me more.

So sorry you have had to go through this. I know how disappointed I would be if I was postponed. Hopefully, the other Dr can take you. Guess I am lucky there are quite a few Drs in my office.