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Have my evaluation today just wondering how long it has taken for others. Also any other info would be great

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I have no history of mental illness or anything. He asked what procedure I was getting and if I had a history of mental illness in my family and I told him no. My visit only lasted 9 minutes. I was kind of mad that it, only lasted that time b/c I drove 1 1/2 hours one way to get to him. I was nervous on my way there but its no big deal.

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everyone's eval is different. Mine was about 45 minutes from the moment i walked in the door. (probably spent 30 minutes with the Dr.)

We spoke about everything from the weather to my kids and the actual surgery.

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Just be honest and don't sweat it. It's not a job interview. Go in relaxed and you'll be fine.

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Just be honest and don't sweat it. It's not a job interview. Go in relaxed and you'll be fine.

I agree, just be honest and don't over think things. My evaluation lasted about an hour but they made me take a test like I was in school. I felt like a little kid. But it was OK.

You wanted more info so I will tell you (and don't let it freak you out PLEASE) that I didn't "pass" my evaluation. They recommended that I continue with counseling because my self esteem was SO low (which they determined from the test I took). I went a couple more times and they approved me for surgery (obviously since I'm post-op) but I still go to the tharapist by my choice. I LOVE HER!! She loves me too and not just because my insurance pays her!! :)

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I just had mine on Wednesday. I had to fill out 4 questionaires, which took about 30 minutes. Meeting with the Dr. was about 20 minutes. My appt was scheduled for 2 hrs 20 minutes...but only took about 50 minutes total. It wasn't stressful. They're just looking for signs of any addictions and if you understand the changes you'll be going through. I was nervous before it, but it was low key. Good luck!

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