Hi all, I am new to this. I am in the process of getting approved for the Lap Band surgery. I have already attended the Seminar & first Consultation with my Surgeon of choice. My next step is to have the Psych & Nutritional Evaluation. The problem is that my surgeon/group is not in my immediate area so I have to get the evaluations done locally where I live. Where do I start to find the right kind of Psych Dr & Nutritionist? I'm sorry this is such a basic & stupid question , but I don't know where to start to get my appoints made. Any help would be fantastic!!! :wub:

No question is stupid around here.

For the Psych Evaluation you want to look for a Doctor that specializes in bariatric services.

I have united health care and on their site for psych I can do a search for the doctors that are covered under my insurance and also that cover bariatric services.

As far as the nutritionist is concerned I would as the Psych Doctor for any recommendations.

Also check with your Primary Care Doctor. They should be able to recommend someone that they work with that can help you out on both ends.

Otherwise do a google search on bariatric psychologists in your area and see who you can find.

HTH and again no question around here is a dumb one. :wub:

Thank you Cortney, your response helped me a lot. I found the Psych & Nutritional Evaluators I will see. Looking forward to it with trepidation, but hope. I wish you well in your Surgery on Friday. Hope everything goes real smooth. Let us know how it went. :biggrin: