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Anyone with bipolar had any problem getting approved for the surgery? I am stable, but some of my meds may have to be changed from extended release to regular, but I don't see why I couldn't get it. I'm worried a surgeon might not want to operate on me because of this and the emotional roller coaster after surgery. I have a great psych and support system...

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did you have your psych eval already?

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Not yet...I have my initial consultation on Thursday. I just don't want to get myself all excited that I have finally found an answer and not be able to do it. The more I read, the more I find this is the right thing for me! I just want to know that other people with bipolar have had it done and been successful!

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Not yet...I have my initial consultation on Thursday. I just don't want to get myself all excited that I have finally found an answer and not be able to do it. The more I read, the more I find this is the right thing for me! I just want to know that other people with bipolar have had it done and been successful!

Have you considered having your current treating psych do the eval? I felt comfortable having mine do it bc he knew despite my problems I had a great support system and was stable.

He said the point of the psych eval is to make sure you are going in to the process stable.

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Awesome! Yes, I want to have my current psych do the eval because she knows me best. I'm just wondering about the specific diagnosis of bipolar.

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Awesome! Yes, I want to have my current psych do the eval because she knows me best. I'm just wondering about the specific diagnosis of bipolar.

I'm diagnosed BP and had no prob getting approved 1st attempt!

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I was diagnosed with BP then Mood Disorder NOS... I was sooo scare about the psych eval especially since I couldn't use my regular psych and this new psych wasn't content with just one visit she wanted two... Still I've been approved. So don't stress to much, IMO...

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So I went to my initial consult and everything went great! He does not care that I am bipolar and said that I would only have to take the alternative versions for my drugs for 4 weeks! I'm so excited!

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That's great to hear! One worry checked off the list!

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