I received a copy of the psychiatrist's report to the surgeon yesterday. Don't know how to describe my emotions after reading it. I think "hurt" is accurate, but so is "angry" and "disappointed" and "confused."
After meeting with me for 2 hours, she decided that while I may be a candidate for WLS physically, that I am suffering from Major Depression (not minor depression...but Major...with a capital M). She has determined that my medications are not adequate, that I am married to someone who is unsupportive and that I am taking the "easy way out."
Looking back on the consultation, I remember her telling me that 2 of her patients recently had WLS and neither of them asked her opinion before they did it. She was angry about that. I think she took the anger out on me. She had NOTHING positive to say about me, other than I quit smoking 4 weeks ago for the surgery.
I'm not going to let this woman determine my future...but am really stunned by her lack of professionalism. I thought psychiatrists were supposed to help people...she made me feel unimportant, defeated, and frankly...unworthy.
I don't think her report is a deal breaker, at least I hope not.
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