new to the WLJ, need as much info as possible

[TINABUG 1]

i just began my WLJ. I have been to the siminar, my first surgeon visit and i have my psych eval scheduled. I am seeing my practitioner to get my diet plan started. I have bc/bs and have to do a 7 month supervised diet, does anyone know if there is a set amount of weight to loose? also for those who have been through the psych eval what can i expect? im really just wanting any information that you all can give me. thanks so much - Tinabug

[Ginger Snaps 1,323]

@@TINABUG -- welcome to the boards! If you look around the site, you'll find great topics and LOTS of information to help you as you go along. If you just browse and look through topics that interest you, you'll probably find answers to a lot of your questions.

If you can't find an existing topic, you can search in the top right hand corner using something like "psych eval" and find threads specifically to answer those questions.

If you still have questions, you'll get the most and best answers if you put very specific question in the topic line. Like if you want to know what to expect on the psych visit -- make a thread with "worried about psych visit" in the subject line.

I can't help with specific questions about how much weight you'll have to lose on the supervised diet -- that's something only your doctor or insurance company can answer.

From being around on the boards and my own experience, the psych eval isn't all that bad. Some people have to do some standardized tests, filling out the bubbles for like 200 questions. Those questions don't have right/wrong answers -- my guess is they just help answer if you have tendencies for eating disorders or if you have schizophrenia or something that might keep you from being able to understand the surgery. I am treated for bipolar and depression and my psych just did a quick little interview with me since he's seen me now for 8 years.

Again -- welcome and look around and you'll find lots of answers and great support.

Edited May 23, 2014 by Ginger Snaps

[TINABUG 1]

thank you for the info, ive been searching the site and have found lots of great info so far