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scarlep    68

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I've been going to therapy for years. It really helps being able to talk to someone you trust who's impartial. As for the surgery, I went to a psychologist who just goes these evaluations, who was recommended through NYU, and she cleared me right away.

i wish I could go to another psychologist :/

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LisaS73    13

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Can you not request a new one? Or find one on your own?

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Litzy    25

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Hey scarlep... The first time i went to the psychologist (April 23) I got denied as well due to being depressed. He told me he couldn't clear me just yet. He recommended i see another therapist in the same practice. I saw that therapist for one session (May 15) ... I saw the first psychologist again today and got cleared. But I'm also in a different state of mind then I was back in April... You have to think positive... All the negative energy you are surrounded by TRY YOUR BEST TO GET RID OF!!!! Only you can make the changes necessary in your life!!!

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Litzy    25

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Ask your surgeon for another recommendation... I asked mine and she told me that if this Pysch didn't clear me she had another she can recommend

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scarlep    68

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Can you not request a new one? Or find one on your own?

I will ask my nutritionist I honestly don't like that psychologist

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scarlep    68

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Hey scarlep... The first time i went to the psychologist (April 23) I got denied as well due to being depressed. He told me he couldn't clear me just yet. He recommended i see another therapist in the same practice. I saw that therapist for one session (May 15) ... I saw the first psychologist again today and got cleared. But I'm also in a different state of mind then I was back in April... You have to think positive... All the negative energy you are surrounded by TRY YOUR BEST TO GET RID OF!!!! Only you can make the changes necessary in your life!!!

I wanted to go to another gynecologist but he didn't have an appointment till mid August that's why I went to him but I will call my NUT tomorrow and speak to her to see what she tells me , idk why hes making it so hard the only thing getting me depressed it's being obese and not healthy

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Litzy    25

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Wusa girl Wusa.... What i have learned about this journey is that everything is a process... If that other dr doesn't have an appt until August well then take that appt and wait til that date... You still have other requirements that you have to fulfill... If the pysch is the last one then so be it

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Litzy    25

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I got denied for an endoscopy twice because my blood sugar was too high and the dr didn't wanna put me under an anesthesia

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Litzy    25

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It's a all a process of what's to come... It will work itself out... Believe me

When did you start?? When do you think you will get surgery done??

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Daisee68    2,493

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My therapist has been a WAY bigger help to me than even my NUT. I didn't realize how desperately I needed to talk to a therapist and thought I would just go once. You do need to have a decent relationship with them, so if you don't like him, perhaps try another one, but don't give up on seeing them. It makes a big difference - even if you don't want to see that right now (I know I didn't). Remember they see a LOT of us patients and know what the struggles are and can help with those before and after they get here. I would encourage you to give it a chance.

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LisaS73    13

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Y'all ladies are encouraging me to reshedule my appt. :)

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scarlep    68

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It's a all a process of what's to come... It will work itself out... Believe me

When did you start?? When do you think you will get surgery done??

well it's because I was looking forward having surgery in August but I realize I'll prob have surgery in sept I'll be done with my 6months weight management July 24 and I already did all the labs all I'm missing it's the psychologist to clear me

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scarlep    68

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My therapist has been a WAY bigger help to me than even my NUT. I didn't realize how desperately I needed to talk to a therapist and thought I would just go once. You do need to have a decent relationship with them, so if you don't like him, perhaps try another one, but don't give up on seeing them. It makes a big difference - even if you don't want to see that right now (I know I didn't). Remember they see a LOT of us patients and know what the struggles are and can help with those before and after they get here. I would encourage you to give it a chance.

Yea that's true it wasn't bad talking to him but it was weird hahah, well I'm going to give it a try and see what he says if he doesn't clear me on the next visit im going to ask for another psychologist

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Daisee68    2,493

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@@scarlep - Oh it was definitely weird the first time and I can't tell you how many times I have wanted to cancel - and I actually like my therapist! :) It is an uncomfortable situation to talk but it will help. If nothing else just to learn their tips and tricks for dealing with post-op emotions and helping you identify your triggers for wanting to eat.

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mommyfrog3    41

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I think everyone is nervous about seeing a psychologist. I know I was! But it's for our mental stability. This surgery is a very emotional process. Don't stress over it. You will be ok. Like I told my psychologist "Are any of us really normal?!"

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