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mbuczkowski    272

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So, I went to my surgeon to discuss surgery. I have all my appts and scripts for gallbladder, blood, etc....but no psych. They told me I didn't need it.

Anyone else not require?

Ps...I am self pay

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kheter55    33

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So, I went to my surgeon to discuss surgery. I have all my appts and scripts for gallbladder, blood, etc....but no psych. They told me I didn't need it.

Anyone else not require?

Ps...I am self pay

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I needed a psych exam

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I went for my psych evaluation on Thursday. The psychologist said first thing that she meets with everyone in the program 2-5 times. Feeling frustrated because this is not an evaluation this is counseling. I feel like this is helpful for those that want and choose counseling but I am not one of those individuals. Anyone else have to go to psych more than once?

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360lyMe    40

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I'm self-pay. I spoke with my surgeon's office therapist for about 45 minutes, as required by the surgeon, but it was not a psych eval.

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mbuczkowski    272

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I lucked out with the psych, but my PCP has requested I do a cardiac test even though EKG was normal. The surgeon is not requiring but figure I might as well get clarence, just in case.

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360lyMe    40

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My PCP sent me to a cardiologist although my ekg was normal, as well. She said it was due to my family history of heart disease,

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Miss Impala    64

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Psych evaluation is required by most insurance companies. Self pay... I would strongly suggest you pay for a session or two to give you some coping mechanisms. It is counseling, not so much as a psych evaluation.

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11/28/16: Duodenal Switch Surgery

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shannonsleeved    18

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I'd like to add that at my psych visit I felt like she was pushing bypass over the sleeve. A lot of the appointment was me explaining why I wanted the sleeve over bypass and it just seemed awkward to me. She was really nice, but I feel like it was a waste of time.

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Olypie    41

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My insurance required a psych evaluation. I felt kinda stupid because I had already been going to a psychiatrist as well as a weekly therapist. I have major depression and had been seeing them for almost a year.

I thought they'd take their opinions into account but they did not. So I had and passed the eval but the lady that did it wanted to continue to see me. So I've been seeing her monthly for about three months.

I do feel it's a bit of a waste of time but she's also a sleever so she can give me more insight into the process.

I'll still have to see her after my surgery for a while too. Not sure why as my depression is doing much better.

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sonkat5355    70

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So, I went to my surgeon to discuss surgery. I have all my appts and scripts for gallbladder, blood, etc....but no psych. They told me I didn't need it.

Anyone else not require?

Ps...I am self pay

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I did a $50 insurance Co pay one ....online questionnaire and then they called me and talked one hour. NP! I am self pay as well. I did spend I think $150, or $250 (have to check that) for a nutritionist for the year. Only met once but I will be meeting again. I can call and text questions or for support. I think having a nutritionist is better than the psych evaluation. Maybe for young adults, or someone not so sure. I do have anxiety but that's normal for any surgery or life change.????

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ddkVSG    32

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I'm self-pay. I spoke with my surgeon's office therapist for about 45 minutes, as required by the surgeon, but it was not a psych eval.

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My dr requires a pre op psych evaluation and several post op appointments. Post op at 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 yr.

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Syaniya    319

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I went for my psych evaluation on Thursday. The psychologist said first thing that she meets with everyone in the program 2-5 times. Feeling frustrated because this is not an evaluation this is counseling. I feel like this is helpful for those that want and choose counseling but I am not one of those individuals. Anyone else have to go to psych more than once?

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Mine also saw me for 4 weekly visits. Some just really want to get to know you before they sign off saying your mentally stable to have wls. Just think of it as a venting session to an unbiased person. Mine just let me talk about work, family, anything I wanted. After a mok the of seeing her she mailed my clearance letter to me the other day.

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