Guest guest Posted June 23, 2000 Report Share Posted June 23, 2000 In a message dated 6/22/00 1:06:23 PM Pacific Daylight Time, MiniGastricBypass (AT) e writes: << Either they've never heard of providing a presurgical mental fitness evaluation, or they are telling me I need 3-6 sessions regarding eating disorders! >> When I had mine ,I called ahead and let them know up front my intention was to have the surgery and that the purpose of the meeting was to attest that I was mentally competent,free of psychosis,and that should I get depression post-op I had already made a contact w/ someone. I was still given a hard time. First she complained because I " tended to look at the bright side of things " LOL! Said " I must really want to keep this weight on(since I was unsucessful in my ability to lose w/ a proven 94%fail rate of diet and exercise!) I told her I felt strong enough to deal w/ any issues that I was percieved to be " stuffing down w/ food " and that this was my body,my decision. She backed down(especially when she said I don't like this idea of surgery,to which I said then you shouldn't have it!) Since surgery I have had NO ISSUES w/ food,family,emotions. I would love to have 1 more meeting w/ her just to show her,but I'm happy w/ just having me in my head right now! Peace, Osler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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