Houston Psych. Eval

[Emma1019 6]

Hi all,

I'm new here and hoping someone in Houston have any recommendations on who they've used for weightloss eval? Preferably west Houston/Katy. Dr will be send me a list tomorrow but would like some feedback from patients.

Also, I'm self pay, if anyone can let me know how much theirs cost? Just so I know what ball park I should expect.

Thanks in advance. 🙂

[Crick 144]

Hi there. I used the one my surgeon recommended (PsyMed Inc) and I think I had a $50 copay (sorry, don’t know the self pay cost). I’m in the same area as you but my evaluation was actually done by someone in Dallas. It was a video visit; my guess is you will have that option as well no matter who you use. I had to do an online test as well. It was relatively painless. Good luck!

[Cherie04 47]

https://bariatricpsychassessment.com/

I live in Mississippi but this is the psych eval I did. You take an online assessment first and then the Dr. calls you to do an interview over the phone. Just make sure it is accepted by your surgical team. I paid out of pocket and it was $130.

[njlimmer 338]

I'm in the same area!! I think PsyMed was the one that I saw recommended too!! We need to be BP buddies!

[Emma1019 6]

Thanks guys. My dr sent the referral to Psymed.

Njlimmer, sounds great! I will need a cheerleader. Have you already had surgery? Or just beginning like me?

[njlimmer 338]

1 hour ago, Emma1019 said:

Thanks guys. My dr sent the referral to Psymed.

Njlimmer, sounds great! I will need a cheerleader. Have you already had surgery? Or just beginning like me?

I am almost to surgery! My date is March 3rd and I'm getting nervous. Who is your surgeon?

[Emma1019 6]

That's awesome! I bet you're excited. Who is your surgeon, which hospital will you use?

I will be seeing Dr. Sherman Yu. Who will you be seeing?

[njlimmer 338]

17 hours ago, Emma1019 said:

That's awesome! I bet you're excited. Who is your surgeon, which hospital will you use?

I will be seeing Dr. Sherman Yu. Who will you be seeing?

Dr. Primomo at the Davis Clink at Memorial Hermann. I am a mix of excited and scared! It was one thing when surgery was some random date in the future, but now it's real!!! This site has been a tremendous help in preparing and getting my head on straight.

[Emma1019 6]

I bet. Will have my eval next week along with blood work. Then just my nutrition class and I can schedule.

How long out was your scheduled date did it take? Hope you haven't had to wait too long.

[njlimmer 338]

It didn't. I did my EGD on Jan. 8th and they sent it off the next week. It was approved within two weeks, and they could have scheduled me for Feb. but I needed a March date instead so I'm joining the club on March 3rd! I took longer than I had too because I started at the end of last year, and I wanted my out of pocket to roll over so I can have something else done later this year. I think the wait has been good because I've tried to relearn some habits that will be helpful for after surgery.

[Emma1019 6]

Hey! I got my date set today 03/22.

Yours is rolling up quick. Wishing you all the best!

[njlimmer 338]

12 hours ago, Emma1019 said:

Hey! I got my date set today 03/22.

Yours is rolling up quick. Wishing you all the best!

I know!!! I do pre-op on Monday. Kinda freaking out, but also really surprised at how well I'm doing on the pre-op diet. I'm hoping this means I'll cruise through recovery. Thanks for the well wishes!

Edited February 26, 2021 by njlimmer

[Emma1019 6]

Hopefully you will!

I drastically eliminated so much already the past few weeks as I didn't want to do everything all at once. Miss my cafienated coffee already. My preop is 3/9.

[njlimmer 338]

Just now, Emma1019 said:

Hopefully you will!

I drastically eliminated so much already the past few weeks as I didn't want to do everything all at once. Miss my cafienated coffee already. My preop is 3/9.

I did the same. I've cut WAY down since October so I think that really helped. I didn't have carb withdrawal like I normally would have.

[Kris77 1,507]

On 02/01/2021 at 20:39, Emma1019 said:

Hi all,

I'm new here and hoping someone in Houston have any recommendations on who they've used for weightloss eval? Preferably west Houston/Katy. Dr will be send me a list tomorrow but would like some feedback from patients.

Also, I'm self pay, if anyone can let me know how much theirs cost? Just so I know what ball park I should expect.

Thanks in advance. 🙂

Send me a PM. I live south of Houston. In between Galveston and Houston.