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Hi everyone!  I've been inspired to join by all your sharing of stories and encouragement for each other. I'm in the process of doing all the necessary requirements for a VSG, which hopefully will be in Feb or March. I'm 63, 5 foot 2 ( although I KNOW I used to be taller!), started at 315, weighed in at my second appointment yesterday at 310, so a little progress!  Has anyone done the psych evaluation online?  I was given that option...  Oh and I'm in North Carolina. 

I had to do the shrink, and I had worked myself up all over it being I am a private person unless I choose to be otherwise, being required to go talk to some skull jockey definitely wasn't a matter of my choosing to be. I will have to admit she was good, she knocked my resistance down and we were chatting for about an hour or so, the most tedious part was the questionnaire I had to fill out once I go there, it was well over 100 questions via a scan-tron sheet, it felt like taking SAT's in the late 80's all over again lol. Just go, get it over with and move on with it. I think online would be fine if you have the time, otherwise just go see the shrink in person and be done with it.

Thanks Ubserved!

Welcome to the forum.  I hope you find it as informative and supportive as I have. 

I had my surgery at 64,  and it all went very well.  I'm 67 now, and I'm at a normal weight.  This WLS really works!

Best wishes,

Carol

Thanks Carol, it's good to hear from someone who had it done in your 60s!

No, I did my psych evaluation on the phone and it was very nice. I am in Texas.

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HI. Congratulations on beginning the most important journey. I am only 3 weeks post op myself. I saw the psych in person.  The worst part was the questionnaire. It took forever. Best of luck to you!!!

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Happy to have you as part of the group. I just hit  goal yesterday and have found the OH a great place for information and support