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Topic: RE: I can't find anyone to do a Psych Eval!
http://www.laparosurgery.com/psychiatric-evaluation.aspx
Hi Joianne,
If you click on the above address you will have access to several articles that I wrote for OH Magazine. One of them "I'm fat not crazy" will give you information about the psych eval.
I hope it is of help.
Dr Mike
Hi Joianne,
If you click on the above address you will have access to several articles that I wrote for OH Magazine. One of them "I'm fat not crazy" will give you information about the psych eval.
I hope it is of help.
Dr Mike
Michael L. Sakowitz, Ph.D. is a psychologist (NJ 35SI00148700) and member of ObesityHelp's Mental Health Board. By posting, he makes no promises, guarantees, representations, or warranties, expressed or implied, and assumes no duty or liability with regard to the information contained herein. This post is not intended to diagnose or treat any physical or mental condition. No professional services are being rendered and nothing is intended to provide such services or advice of any kind. No website or informational post can take the place of seeking professional help. If you need professional help of any kind, please seek the services of a professional or dial 911.
Topic: RE: I can't find anyone to do a Psych Eval!
Joianne,
it's not like the test is a written one which you need to study for ;D. What they really are looking for is to see if you truly understand what you're in for, what you can and cannot expect from the tool, and WHY you're doing this - then you'll be ok.
If your 800 pounds and expect to be 100 pounds within 1 year so you can be a swim suit model and still be able to eat cookies and cake .. then, yeah you're probably fail. But if you're 300 pounds and want to lose at least 80 pounds just to be off your meds, and you don't care it takes 5 years and know it will take diet and excercise then you'll pass. Understand ?!?!?!? I hope I explained myself.
I know you'll pass and do well. Just be positive
it's not like the test is a written one which you need to study for ;D. What they really are looking for is to see if you truly understand what you're in for, what you can and cannot expect from the tool, and WHY you're doing this - then you'll be ok.
If your 800 pounds and expect to be 100 pounds within 1 year so you can be a swim suit model and still be able to eat cookies and cake .. then, yeah you're probably fail. But if you're 300 pounds and want to lose at least 80 pounds just to be off your meds, and you don't care it takes 5 years and know it will take diet and excercise then you'll pass. Understand ?!?!?!? I hope I explained myself.
I know you'll pass and do well. Just be positive
Good Luck on your Journey !!
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Topic: RE: I can't find anyone to do a Psych Eval!
Not sure why My reply showed with your picture. Going to try it again.
Good Luck on your Journey !!
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
looking4hope
on 4/3/11 5:05 am
on 4/3/11 5:05 am
Topic: RE: pre-surgery diet
Thanks! My doctor isn't requiring it but I wanted to try to drop some before.
Topic: RE: pre-surgery diet
I can't really answer this because I didn't have to do anything (my Doctor didn't require this).
Just wanted to say GOOD LUCK on your choice. Can't wait to see you on the LOSER'S BENCH in our WINNER'S CIRCLE!!
Good Luck on your Journey !!
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Tom
“Nothing I will ever eat will give me the feeling I get as when I lose weight” The views expressed are based on my own experiences - and should NOT BE FOLLOWED IN LIEU OF DOCTOR’S ADVICE/INSTRUCTIONS. Only your Doctor knows your condition, and make sure you talk to them before making any changes to your diet
Topic: RE: I can't find anyone to do a Psych Eval!
Joianne,
it's not like the test is a written one you need to study for ;D. What they really are looking for is to see if you truly understand what you're in for, what you can and cannot expect from the tool, and WHY you're doing this - then you'll be ok.
If your 800 pounds and expect to be 100 pounds within 1 year so you can be a swim suit model and still be able to eat cookies and cake .. then, yeah you're probably fail. But if you're 300 pounds and want to lose at least 80 pounds just to be off your meds, and you don't care it takes 5 years and know it will take diet and excercise then you'll pass. Understand ?!?!?!? I hope I explained myself.
I know you'll pass and do well. Just be positive.
"WLS is only for people who are ready to move past the "diet" mentality" ~Alison Brown
"WLS is not a Do-Over (repeat same mistakes = get a similar outcome.) It is a Do-BETTER (make lifestyle changes you can continue forever.)" ~ Michele Vicara aka Eggface
(deactivated member)
on 4/3/11 2:43 am
on 4/3/11 2:43 am
Topic: RE: I can't find anyone to do a Psych Eval!
Thanks for the tip. I am scared I'm going to fail the pysch eval. Mostly because so far this is a dream come true and everything is going so right that I'm waiting for something to go wrong.
-Joianne
-Joianne
Topic: RE: What do you do when you reach your goal??
Hi Stella,
Managing the weight loss for a lifetime is an ongoing job! And I believe that Fear is a great way to stay motiviated... but we have more of that in the beginning of the journey... as we loose the weight... we get confident.. then maybe ****y... and then it seems we get careless and feel we CAN EAT some of those things we used to. Bad habits returning can be a down fall or at least set us up for failure. I lost my weight in 10 months after my bypass back in 2004 and a couple time I've had slow regains which scared me. So I will say as I always do... ANYTIME you feel yourself slipping back go "BACK TO BASICS" the tool will turn on and the weight comes off... in between Support groups help me to stay focused and I do still see Dr Anthony Papciak to help keep me in check. He is out of Morristown and does a great job with weight loss issues. He also speaks at the Morristown monthly support group. (every other month). So YES dealing with this for the LONG HAUL... is something that we each have to tackle... so remember we are always out here if you need to talk. Good Luck with your journey!
Pat
Managing the weight loss for a lifetime is an ongoing job! And I believe that Fear is a great way to stay motiviated... but we have more of that in the beginning of the journey... as we loose the weight... we get confident.. then maybe ****y... and then it seems we get careless and feel we CAN EAT some of those things we used to. Bad habits returning can be a down fall or at least set us up for failure. I lost my weight in 10 months after my bypass back in 2004 and a couple time I've had slow regains which scared me. So I will say as I always do... ANYTIME you feel yourself slipping back go "BACK TO BASICS" the tool will turn on and the weight comes off... in between Support groups help me to stay focused and I do still see Dr Anthony Papciak to help keep me in check. He is out of Morristown and does a great job with weight loss issues. He also speaks at the Morristown monthly support group. (every other month). So YES dealing with this for the LONG HAUL... is something that we each have to tackle... so remember we are always out here if you need to talk. Good Luck with your journey!
Pat
Topic: RE: I can't find anyone to do a Psych Eval!
I used Dr. Sanders myself and he is very nice, BUT I happen to be a very quiet person and he took that as being very laid back and non caring of myself. This is so not true! I am quite the opposite. This held up my insurance approval and I had to go back and show him how passionate I am about having my surgery. Good luck!
looking4hope
on 4/2/11 10:29 am
on 4/2/11 10:29 am
Topic: pre-surgery diet
I posted this in the regular lap band forum but thought I would ask here. I want to lose 17 pounds before my surgery on June 17. What did you do to lose weight pre-surgery?
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