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So I made my appointment and im crazy nerves that he gonna say no. any tips. Any do's or dont? I see him the 5th... and how does the nutritional evaluation work? Didnt know I need that till my coordinator give me a list of things I needed... the psych eval and good nutrition eval are the only things I'm worried about any tips

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Psyc eval was simple. Talked for a few minutes, took the test, went over my results and that was it. Maybe if you have deeper issues it will be longer?

Haven't had my but consult yet, can't help you there. You will do just fine!

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Mine went well, and was relatively quick. We spent more time laughing at my childhood antics than anything.

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Easy....esp if it's a dr they recommended. ..

One of the main purposes of the psych eval is to determine if you understand what is involved in the surgery and have realistic expectations. If your doctor's office arranges your evaluation or suggests a doctor, then you have no worries. They want you to be successful and receive approval. They aren't going to send you to someone who won't approve you. You will find out for yourself once this is over that you worried for nothing.

Good luck. I'm sure you will do fine.

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Easy....esp if it's a dr they recommended. ..

Yea I choose off the paper she handed me. Did u have 2 pay for the papers... Im being charged 65

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One of the main purposes of the psych eval is to determine if you understand what is involved in the surgery and have realistic expectations. If your doctor's office arranges your evaluation or suggests a doctor' date=' then you have no worries. They want you to be successful and receive approval. They aren't going to send you to someone who won't approve you. You will find out for yourself once this is over that you worried for nothing.

Good luck. I'm sure you will do fine.[/quote']

Thank you.... that made me feel some what better. This whole process has me nervous

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Just be honest and be yourself. They can see right threw you if your trying to blow smoke at them. Mine was easy and comfortable.

Their looking to make sure your mentally able to comprehend the risks and limitations involved with the pre and post op stuff.

:-)

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Psych eval was ok. Mine made sure I understood the changes I would have to make and have made so far. I used a dr they recommended. I had to answer a 137 question test. Just answer honestly. Some of the questions were really out there! Now I'm waiting on the call for first dr appt and scheduling. Best of luck to u!

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Psych eval was ok. Mine made sure I understood the changes I would have to make and have made so far. I used a dr they recommended. I had to answer a 137 question test. Just answer honestly. Some of the questions were really out there! Now I'm waiting on the call for first dr appt and scheduling. Best of luck to u!

What was the most out there question that u had? (If you don't mind me asking)

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Some were "do u believe in aliens?" "Do u hear voices and do they tell u to do bad things?" Just questions from every point. One question could be about ur job and the next about aliens. It changed subject from question to question pretty much. Everuthing from th above questions to are u happy

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Ooh ok... im not so worried about that part then

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You'll do fine. I was scared too. Its all worth it!

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Woo hoo. Appt on 10-16-13 to meet with dr and set up pro-op tests and surgery date! I can't believe its almost here. Yay so excited!

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