I am going on Monday for my phyc evaluation. I really dont know what to expect but I guess I am as ready as I can be.

I was reading about the vertical lap band surgery and was confused. What is the difference between the both of them. Does anyone know? Right now I am calm and ready to get this all started. I went to the seminar and am going to another on the 8th. I have emailed someone there that has used the same dr. and had lap band done in Oct of last year. I will get to talk to her and get some more first hand information. I am really looking forward to having the surgery.

I just feel it is right for me. I want to be healthy and thin. I just cant imagine that I will be able to go into a regular ladies depart ment and find my clothes. I am really getting pumped.

hey, bobby.

I kbnow how you feel, i have all final appts this wee and hope all clearances go through, surgery is set for 3/19....with Dr. Gail Wynn in Delaware

I am also looking forward to getting out of the women's clothing section and hit the misses. it has been too long in the 2x size.

Hope all goes well.

Hi Bobby!

I had my psych eval last week and it was pretty simple really. He just asked me questions about diet and exercise, my support network, and how I am dealing with the emotional things that make me eat in the first place. Not nearly as bad as I expexted. I know some people on here have had to answer extensive questionaires and stuff. Don't be too worried. You'll do fine.

Good luck!

The biggest part of the psych. eval is filling out the paperwork before hand. Like Kathy said, they basically want to make sure you have a good support network, you understand what you are committing to and that you are ready, willing and able to make the commitment so it will work for you.

I have gone from a 30 womans and am currently in an 18. I can actually find clothes at stores other than Avenue and Lane Bryant. I have to tell you, it is wonderful.

My Pych test was just a chat. He wants to know if you are aware of what is done, how it is done, and you have to stand firm. I went in there telling him I have researched it for about 1 yr, and I even said I could give you the operation I know so much he laughed. They ask you if you go into depression, he asked me if I was ever abused and he then asked if I ever thought about suicide. I said laughing if I dont get approved for this operation you will see depression and suicide. laughing he said you have a great personality, I said thank you and he said he would write the letter tomorrow. Just stay confident

Thanks everyone for giving me a 'heads up' for my evaluation tomorrow. I dont think I am really worried just anxious. I am going to tell them just like it is and hope that will do. I am a pretty positive person so I dont think I will have trouble.

Thanks for all the good wishes.

Bobbye