Finally cleared

[Shotputqueen 44]

Hi, I'm new here. It's been 13 months since I had my first consult with the surgeon. I just got psychologically cleared, which was a hassle. I meet with the surgeon next week, and hopefully everything will then be submitted to insurance. I'm hoping to have surgery in early October.

[ChunkCat 707]

Congrats on getting cleared!! They sure do put us through a lot of hoops. I'm not looking forward to the psych eval, I have a history of depression and PTSD and new doctors always want to dig at it a bit. It's annoying. But I just remember it is for a good cause and in general everyone on these teams want their patients to succeed and have everything be optimal for them to do that!

[Shotputqueen 44]

In my case, I have a med manager who is against weight loss surgery for ANYONE. She really messed things up, causing me stress and a significant delay.

[ChunkCat 707]

3 minutes ago, Shotputqueen said:

In my case, I have a med manager who is against weight loss surgery for ANYONE. She really messed things up, causing me stress and a significant delay.

Oh no!! I don't get why people have to be that way. It is a personal choice and has nothing to do with her! I am so glad you are past that stage... Here's to smooth sailing going forward!

[KathyLev 284]

Finally you can see the light at the end of the tunnel !!! Everything will be fine - you'll see !!!!

[OctoberSky 9]

Yeah, I don't get why people are like that. Hang in there. Cheering you on! 😊

[LindsayT 563]

In my case, I have a med manager who is against weight loss surgery for ANYONE. She really messed things up, causing me stress and a significant delay.

My primary doctor was against it, too. But for some reason, she gave me the referral to speak with the surgeon so I could educate myself. That was dumb on her part because I had it done anyway. My situation was unique because I had it done on a military base, so once I got my referral, the hospital on base took over all my care surrounding the surgery.