Okay, so does anyone know what this means? My diagnosis code on my psych paper is 316, which is "Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Condition." What does that mean?? :confused2:

Hi:

I love Diet Peach Snapple too!

I don't know the answer to your question about the psych evaluation. I hope it means that you are a candidate for the lap band.

I love my band, and it loves me too. It's life altering.

Best wishes to you on your lap band journey.

Sue

I'm not certain what this means but I believe that it means that there are psychological issues affecting your weight loss. Such as being an emotional eater, etc. I would contact the dr and find out exactly what that means.

Okay, I found out what it means. I spoke to my mother who used to work in a doctor's office. This diagnosis code is not a diagnosis - it just explains the reason for the visit. Without a diagnosis code, there will be no reimbursement by insurance.

So, it means he was LOOKING FOR psychological factors affecting my weight, it doesn't mean he found any. I'd be surprised if he had, because he seemed very pleased with me and my level of understanding of the surgery, and my realistic expectations.

I think they mostly look for someone who is well adjusted and committed to a lifestyle change and not someone who could have a psychological condition that might put them at risk with the lap band. For example, someone who binge eats might not be a good candidate. But generally i think as long as your not mentally ill its all good.

I wouldnt worry. :thumbup: