Psych Eval...WAY too long, WAY WAY too long

ncmagnolia · November 6, 2008

My doctor required a visit to a psychotherapist. The one I chose actually had bariatric bypass herself. We talked for about 90 minutes on many things like relationships, my childhood, and my reasons for wanting the surgery. She even gave me homework : to research addiction transferance, designate a "get real" friend, sort my clothes by season and size, sample everything that you'll be allowed to eat for the first few weeks after the surgery, etc. We found my "triggers' for mindlessly eating (why do I have to eat while I watch TV???) and I am starting to do counted cross stitch again and I'm going to set up my stained glass work area again...can't eat when I do either of those. All in all I passed and she wrote her report. She told me that it is all for the Insurance company and using the right phrases. I am done with all my pre-appointments...just waiting for the surgery date...and I should know hopefully tomorrow!! :-) I am so hoping for Nov. 20...wish me luck! :rolleyes2:

By the way, this therapist will meet with me 3 more times: a month after banding, at 3 months, and at 9 months. She will make sure I have support as I change emotionally as well as physically.

Edited November 6, 2008 by ncmagnolia

LvnDreamz · November 29, 2008

My psych eval was about 2 hours with the most time spent on the multiple choice evaluation. My doc xplained that the psych was mandated by most insurance because many patients don't understand that lap band is a tool and not a quick fix.

heschete · November 29, 2008

My "eval" was a bubble sheet with 165 questions that was mailed off. I didnt think much about it but Im shocked at some of the responses here about how long and detailed theirs were.

~Mauriah~ · November 29, 2008

Well, my visit was only an hour but the psych sent paperwork home with me that took at least another hour or two and then I had to send it back. My next visit consisted of the psych telling my why he was putting my surgery off for a while. He told me I had an eating disorder and that he had to fix my brain before I could have surgery. I thought dear Jesus this could take years but actually I went to him every 1-2 weeks for about 3 months and then he released me. My surgery date is in 9 days and I can't wait! The funny thing is, I'm still going to my therapist, my choice because he actually helped me. He taught me that holding grudges against people would actually make me unable to lose weight because when I thought of these people I would eat. Weird huh? Good luck, keep your head up and just be honest with your therapist. It will go much faster if you tell the truth and let him "figure" you out. :blush:

Sooverit! · November 29, 2008

That's too bad...my psych eval was almost an hour. I loved her ..she gave me a ton of good advice ..much more than the "nutritionist". I want to hire her as my life coach! I do want to see her again...hoping she doesn't charge me $250 an hr. againe THO!@