Hey guys tomorrow is my appointment with the psychologists and I'm nervous that I'm gonna say something to mess up and they will not give me the green light , this whole process is emotionally draining the insurance doesn't even require this but the doctor and hospital need it . Anyways any advice pointers on what to expect ? Thank you

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Relax, talk honestly, and easily and what will be will be.

If there was a best time NOT to prepare for a conversation, it is before your psych. eval.

Just be yourself.

You'll be much better off if you just --be yourself.

Prayers going up for you.

In my program, the psych is checking for things that you may need help with before surgery. Not trying to exclude you, but checking to see if there is any extra help you need to prepare you and make sure you are ready for this commitment. If you have trouble with emotional eating, there are classes. Eating disorders? She'll refer you to someone to help you work through your issues before clearing you.

They want to see that you understand the life changes that need to happen to be successful, that you understand what will be happening with your body. That you have a good support structure, and good coping mechanisms for stress. And that any psych issues you have are being treated. (I take meds for depression for example).

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Thank you it was so easy the psychologist I got was so sweet and understanding.

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