This is the first episode of 2021, the first in a new series, and the first since March 2019.  Yes, it has been a while.  This episode continues from the previous episode, First Call.  I began to set appointments with my medical team. The first I met with was with the Behavioral Health Specialist. I had to take a self-assessment which is what this series will cover.  I will be referring to an assessment form similar to what my specialist and I went over.  If you would like to follow along with a copy I found from the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) you may use this link >> Self-Assessment << **Disclaimer** I have no affiliation with the ASMBS. All materials are for use as a reference tool in alignment with my experience on this topic.