Could you please tell me what the psych gave you for the ins co in reference to the psych eval. I just went and I hope what he gave me is what they want. I want to make sure I have everything I need to get this approved...

I'm not sure what you mean, Salow. My Psych gave me a test and talked to me for a bit and then made his report. His conclusion was that I am a model band patient. Is this what you mean?

They test to be sure that you are mentally able to be successful and that you aren't going to crack up if you find out you can never eat white bread or rice again. (I am betting that was a close call for me....)

Good Luck! Hopefully you will hear back soon.

Well, that is what I mean, after I paid him $60 then he kinda tried to act like he didn't know exactly what to give me. Kinda made me mad. He said something about that the ins may require a test or two but that they cost total like $500 and he wasn't sure if the ins would cover them. But noone told me anything about any tests. But I sent all I had to the Dr. office and they said it all looked ok. So we will see. Thank you so much for your support, I'm new to all of this, so I have so many questions but these forums are helping.

For my psych eval, I just talked to my therapist. She asked me why I wanted the surgery. What were my plans. How I would handle the depression of not having food. How I would handle the depression of body changes. And was I committed to the process.

Then she wrote a letter to the doctor.

That was what mine was all about........

my psychologist actually works in the surgeons office so she is very experienced in what to ask and what the insurance is looking for. I'm surprised your surgeon doesn't have one on staff as well, it certainly makes things easier.

Thank you guys...yea, I wish my dr. would have had a psych in their office. I am so scared of the ins. denying me. I want this soooo bad.