Can anyone tell me do I need to find my own Dr to do my psych eval or is that done by the surgeon...I'm clueless

Can anyone tell me do I need to find my own Dr to do my psych eval or is that done by the surgeon...I'm clueless

The surgeon doesn't do them...but they should have a list of who does. My barriatric center hospital had one but also offered a few others in the area. But get it done ASAP because they sometimes have things they want you to do before your surgery or in my case before the insurance would approve it. I had to attend 4 support groups and my family had to attend 1 or 2. Some people had to attend nutrition classes. And I've heard if the psych eval person thinks your crazy you have to do more. Lol.

I'm waiting on insurance approval now.

Ok that helped....thanks

Typically, you will have to see a licensed psychologist, not just a therapist. In addition, it will have to be a psychologist trained in certain specific assessment tools. If at all possible, use the one the surgeon recommends. It's a b***h to find one on your own. My surgeon is over an hour away, so I found one in my small town. She's awesome & I love her, but it was a pain in the ass to find her even though I know about this stuff!

Ok. I was confused bc I been doing a 6 month diet and when I called the surgeon to make an appt the receptionist asked if I had did the evaluation yet..socc that's why I was wondering if I had to do it on my own

I just had mine today. I was provided a list of Drs that my surgeons office finds acceptable to do the Psych Eval. However they do not schedule for you.. I was a little nervous but appointment went good. I am officially cleared to have surgery. Just have to finish the rest of my requirements!

Good luck to you

That's great congrats...I'm ready to get it over with