I have completed everything necessary over the last 6 months to prepare for my surgery. I had seen my psychiatrist and she suggested that I see a specialist to deal with emotional eating. I looked into it and with my financial strapping I could not afford even just the $200 evaluation. So my surgeon had me see the psychologist within their practice. He said that my wait fluctuated throughout the 6 months (which at the time my nutritionist had sad was understandable and I was still doing a great job). My surgery date was due last week of July/first week of August, but the psychiatrist said I need to see him again in 2 months (October 26) and I need to lose at least 10-20 pounds by then. I wish my nutritionist had guided me a little more in the right direction, so that I wouldn't have to wait an extra 2 months. So I am a little disappointed to have to wait for what seems like forever...

I just don't get this weight loss thing. Aren't we moving toward drastic measures of WLS because we CAN'T control our weight and lose it? I'm so sorry you are having to wait. I know this must be difficult for you.

I cried all night, but woke up so motivated - I'm going full force, and if I can keep it up with my back problems I will do it! Thank you so much....

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Did they give you guidelines about what things you should be doing to loose the weight (in a healthy way?) did they offer support for when you are struggling - or just send you home to manage on your own?

Just went home...I'm blessed to have close friends that are dietician/nutritionists and my brother is an athletic trainer so I've already gone to them. The funny thing was I was told throughout my 6 mths of dietician visits that I was doing well and there would be setbacks, but to keep pushing with what we talked about. Then I see psych and he says I need to come back in 2 mths and have lost 10-20 lbs. Definitely shocked....

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