First, in regards to it jepordizing your "Journey to Surgery", that in itself won't. When I asked my surgeon and the Psych doctor the reason for the exam I was told it is to make sure I am mentally stable to make the decision. It was not about his "opinion" as to whether I should have the surgery! The one thing my doctor's office told me was to see a psychologist who completes pre-op WLS eval, and believe me when I asked, some said they have not. As Godsblessedme said some do not understand obesity nor this WLS!
Second, do not allow this to get you depressed! I agree with splendifor, it's about keeping it off. I had lost 90 pounds the year before I decided to have the WLS and kept it off a few months. However, I was still overweight (5'3" 187 lbs), and it returned like it always does.
In fact, when I had my eval the doctor didn't even talk about my weight. He asked why I wanted the surgery, but spent the majority of time talking to me about my relationships and family support.
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Anna
lap RNY - 3/31/08
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