Psych Eval, Nutritionist and Other Fun Things!!

Jan 22, 2009

On January 14th, I also had a psych eval and visited the nutritionist.  Both good experiences so I thought I would share.  Oh, these are both at the Cleveland Clinic.

My psych eval was good.  I spoke with the Psychologist for about an hour.  She talked about my support network, what I expected, what the possible side effects, eating disorders, etc.  She told me that I would fill out a questionaire (which I did) and then she gave me a letter clearing me for surgery with her blessing.  It was really easy.  The questionaire was bizarre...there were even questions in there to make sure you were actually answering the questions and not just marking any answer.  The psychologist said if I needed her, then call her.  Otherwise, I will see her 4 weeks after surgery.

I have to do a 6-month supervised diet...so I met with the CC nutritionist Wendy.  She was very supportive and gave some good tips.  I think I plan to do the supervised diet with her rather than my PCP.  She was really sweet and understood the special requirements of the surgery that my PCP just doesn't understand.

Since I'm just starting the diet, I won't even be looking at surgery until later this summer.  But I'm just glad to be moving in the right direction.  I hope that this time next year I will be much thinner and healthier.

Angie

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