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Reading forums from pre-op and post-op patients, nervous, excited and a little scared. Only two of my family members know about my decision (my mother and my significant other of eight years Raymond) I can't tell anyone else because they are too judgemental and won't understand. I am nervous about my psych eval. when I was a teenager I was on antipsychotics and antidepressants for a few years mostly because of my weight (I was obese throughout middle and high school), I don't want that to be a reason why I cannot get the help that I need.
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Try not to sweat the psych eval. Just be open and honest about everything you talk about. I spent a month in a psych hospital in my early 20s when suffering from depression. I voluntarily committed myself for the intestive therapy based on my PCPs recommendation. The gal asked me a bunch of questions during that part of our conversation which I answered honestly. She had no problem approving me for the surgery. You will do fine.
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I was worried about my psych eval, too, as I have a history of depression and take medication for it. But really, it's not that they are looking for a reason to turn you down for surgery--it's just that they want to be sure you understand what you're getting into and that you have a support system to be successful after surgery. Be prepared that they may have you start therapy (if you're not already seeing a therapist) before they clear you for surgery. I had to see the bariatric center's psychologist twice, a month apart, and she talked to my therapist before giving the OK. Again, they just want to make sure you are as prepared as possible to get through the emotional rollercoaster of the process.
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