Sorry wish I knew... I'm sure they will want another session

Sorry you had a tough eval. I did get emotional in mine and I requested a referral to a counselor. I knew I had/have head work to do.

The eval is a critical part of this process. There is no ulterior motive for an opinion that you might not be ready yet. They want you to be successful!! If there are things you need to work on, then jump on it!! If you are seen as willing, you might get approval while in process.

If you want the surgery, then do whatever it takes!!

I fully agree they are looking to make your journey in life a success. Not one you are going to commit suicide over or start taking pills or be adictied to something.

30% it is proven get addicted to something after this surgery. my nephew to alcohol and i to shopping.

Gambling is another good one that happens.

I passed with flying colors though as i am a independent sort of person. they did mention i might be to independent. I must say i have some very nice clothes now. he he

i am sure everything will come out smelling roses. A good support group can do wonders. No support can distroy. Here is one of those support groups., Get a eye to eye close by one as well. and a family that backs you and good friends.

You will spend more time working through emotional issues And memories than you could ever imagine so if you haven't already started working on your issues, start now. Yes, your willingness to get help now will show them you want to heal yourself. Here are some great books that will help you get started working on your emotional eating issues.

Women, Food and God by Geneen Roth

When Food is Food and Love is Love
Geneen Roth

Excuse be Gone how to change lifelong self defeating thinking habits by Wayne Dyer

The only diet there is by Sondra

You can heal your life by Louise Hay

Losing your pounds of pain, breaking the link between abuse, stress, and overeating by Doreen Virtue

Constant Craving - What Your Food Cravings Mean and How to Overcome Them

I did a LOT of healing and processing as I read these books.

Good luck on your journey! It is the roller coaster ride of your life!

Any thing that comes out before surgery is a blessing. Major headf#@k after surgery. Be honest don't second guess or blame yourself. It is what it is....rd

Thanks to all that have responded, I was just so worried that he would somehow stop my progress to get the surgery, I know its hard and I know I have got a lot of work to do to be successful with this journey I am on

I was also very worried about this! I believe that I only have to have one session with a psychologist. I have quite a crazy family and he kept asking me all these questions. I actually came right out and told him if he kept asking me about my family, he was going to think I was crazy, too! In the end, he said that he would recommend I have the surgery, but he suggested I attend the support groups that my surgeon does on a monthly basis. You just have to find your strength deep down somewhere and tell him why you are doing this and the benefits you will get from it. There is nothing wrong with being depressed, but as a healthcare worker myself, I can understand how he would worry that you would become further depressed after the surgery. They are only looking out for you in the end. I wish you the best in everything! I'm sure you're not the first or the last patient to cry in his office!

My coordinator read the report to me over the phone. I got emotional too and in the end, he said I might require more support than the average person because of my current baggage. He knew I was seeking counseling already or Im sure he would have recommended it. They just want you to succeed so they will make their decisions based in what they think you are capable of.

Work on getting the help you need. You will get to a place where you are ready for this. My sister-in-law who is in Washington went thru being denied by the psyche. she is going to try again and has asked me lots of questions since learning of my surgery. good luck.

You should be fine! If not...you will probably just have to go a few more times...don't worry... we all have some problems.... and crazy family...lmao