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I also HAD to get a second opion for my eval once a phycholigist and 1 phychiatrist I see the phychiatrist every 3 mnths so I do see him and know him better so he thinks now its up to the surgeon ya I was wondering bc I hated to just stop right there after comming so far (I thought) Im still so far way I think.... Its been almost 2 mnths since my seminar I have my labs done also I cant wait for my CONSULT Im still awaiting for it.......

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Just curious...do you think psychs are given a psych eval before they can do evals? Or is crazy contagious? If my daughter was considering a guy on Plenty of Fish who was a psych evaluator I would disable her computer!

WTG!!

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I was totally 100% honest in mind, about my childhood, the issues there, etc etc. We had a nice chat.

I won't harp on mental health, but I think it's the single biggest thing lacking in the bariatric community today and why we see the failures that we do. I'm glad that I sought out a counselor on my own.

Having said THAT... I'm glad she followed up with your personal counselor. I really think one visit isn't enough for them to base their decision on.

I was self-pay, but my doctor still required a fitness eval, psych eval and all that stuff. I loved that he still wanted to be sure I knew what I was getting myself into.

Yes, I was honest! I seen him 3 times in 1 week, the thing I said and didn't realize is I told him when I lose some weight I will start working out. If I would have told him I have already started he would have approved that day! I have started Water arobics and he wrote me a new assessment!

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I also HAD to get a second opion for my eval once a phycholigist and 1 phychiatrist I see the phychiatrist every 3 mnths so I do see him and know him better so he thinks now its up to the surgeon ya I was wondering bc I hated to just stop right there after comming so far (I thought) Im still so far way I think.... Its been almost 2 mnths since my seminar I have my labs done also I cant wait for my CONSULT Im still awaiting for it.......

I had to do the 6 month's with my family Dr first! So I had my seminar last July! Good Luck!!

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Wow it's a good thing I'm doing self pay. Sounds to me like I wouldn't have a chance in hell getting approved after previous eating disorders, drug abuse as well as a 'difficult but still loving' relationship with my parents.

Good luck :)

Thank you and Good Luck to you as well!! :D

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I also HAD to get a second opion for my eval once a phycholigist and 1 phychiatrist I see the phychiatrist every 3 mnths so I do see him and know him better so he thinks now its up to the surgeon ya I was wondering bc I hated to just stop right there after comming so far (I thought) Im still so far way I think.... Its been almost 2 mnths since my seminar I have my labs done also I cant wait for my CONSULT Im still awaiting for it.......

I am going to continue with my Psych also!! I really do like him and I feel so much better seeing him!

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Ok, I just talked to my surgeons office and the Psych did send in a good assessment and she will send that off to the INS this week, she said she is backed up but will def send mine in this week since I have been waiting so long!! Keep your fingers crossed for me Please!! :D

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