Mental health clearance issues

[krazy kat 107]

Can't you demand your records to be sent to your surgeon?

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[WitchySar 244]

They will send my records, no problem, but that's not what the surgeon requires.

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[Miss.Bunny447 33]

Continue to go to therapy and build a record of proof of your stability. Understand that people having this surgery who have mental health issues are considered higher risk often times because of their lack of emotional stability, ability to handle disappointment ect. A lot of emotional changes occur during this journey, and they have to know you can handle that without be a danger to yourself. Also, be aware that being institutionalized recently will also cause the same set backs and often will get people denied. Once you go to therapy and build proof of continued stability; it should be easier for you to get psychiatric clearance. Best of luck.

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[icunurse85 9]

PLEASE do not go to Mexico. I too have bipolar depression and anxiety. I am having issues with the mental health clearance. Had surgery scheduled but had not gone for my 4 recommended sessions with the therapist because of appointment issues. Went for preop appointment and surgery canceled because of it. I ADMIRE my surgeon for saying no. I want to do this TOTALLY safe and RIGHT. I have made ENOUGH bad choices in my life to make another by not being healthy in all sense of rhe word. This is about your HEALTH. You cannot put a timeline or price on your health. I know you have been patient (I have been on the journey since January and still have not had surgery). Not that there are not good reputable surgeons Mexico but it's not worth risking your life for. I am a nurse and grew up in a border city......I KNOW the bad that can happen. So PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE stay where you are. Maybe ask your surgeon to call the psych group to sign papers......my surgeon advised me to let the office know if things did not move along. Professionals will listen more to physicians than they will from us peons haha. Good luck to you in your journey. I pray for a safe outcome for you. You DESERVE a safe outcome.

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