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daisygirl99    27

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I am having my psych appt. next week. I have a diagnosis of depression and anxiety and I am well controlled on my current medications. I'm very concerned that they are going to see my diagnosis and not see me. I was also wondering what the tests are like. I would appreciate any feedback. Thanks

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AudreyDarling    46

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I had a written test with ALOT of questions, and also a small meeting with the psych doctor! The questions were fairly simple and I was just really honest with myself and the dr. He asked easy questions trying to find out if I was seeking surgery for the right reason, and real expectations. I have anxiety and depression as well and was worried, but it was all okay.

Best wishes to you!

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KristenLe    5,980

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I am having my psych appt. next week. I have a diagnosis of depression and anxiety and I am well controlled on my current medications. I'm very concerned that they are going to see my diagnosis and not see me. I was also wondering what the tests are like. I would appreciate any feedback. Thanks

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I have the same diagnosis and am on meds. They are very used to that and typically there aren't any issues. They will want to make sure you are knowledgeable about surgery (before, during and after), support systems you have, eating habits, diet history, etc. Just answer honestly. If anything they'll just recommend some therapy which is a good idea anyway. Good luck.

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WLSResources/ClothingExch    3,444

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You want to demonstrate that you understand the risks of surgery (any surgery); that you are capable of understanding and following instructions from your surgeon before and after the procedure; and that your expectations are realistic. That is, that you understand surgery is an aid to weight loss, not a magical mystery ride, and that it will take time to reach your ultimate scale goal; weight loss doesn't happen overnight. Having meds that work for you is a plus.

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Edie's Left Shoe    17

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I have anxiety and depression also and had my psych eval yesterday. He just gave me a couple of tests and wanted to find out the reason why I wanted surgery. He informed me not to have my doctor change my medication as the surgery is of course, life altering. He recommended me for the surgery.

As long as you are not having severe uncontrolled panic attacks, or severe depression, you will be fine.

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fd319    86

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From my understanding the psych evaluation is mainly to make sure that you understand the risks and life style changes involved with surgery, that you have a support system in place, and most importantly (in my opinion) your not using food as a coping mechanism for life issues. From people I have known to get the surgery will end up depressed because they no longer can cope with food. Also I'm pretty sure if you already see a therapist or psychiatrist who regulates your meds it won't be an issue.

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jusabuttafly    4

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I am having my psych appt. next week. I have a diagnosis of depression and anxiety and I am well controlled on my current medications. I'm very concerned that they are going to see my diagnosis and not see me. I was also wondering what the tests are like. I would appreciate any feedback. Thanks

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I passed with the same ,don't worry

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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