Uh Oh

[kimpossible67 608]

I'm bipolar and I got the distinct feeling from my new therapist I wouldn't beable to have this surgery. Just the way she was asking questions. Is that true?

[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

I hope your wrong. I do wish you have the surgery.

[BBdoodle 483]

I don't mean to pry but what type of questions was she asking? When you have your pysc. eval. they ask some crazy questions.

[kimpossible67 608]

She just remarked I was on a lot of meds and asked when I was going to have surgery. She gave me a look like that ain't happening. Asked if I'd had my psych eval done, they do it at this office. Asked who my surgeon was. Made me anxious. I had a psych eval at the bariatric center I was at before I switched, just waiting on records to come over.

[Ellie_Grace 271]

My understanding is that if you have uncontrolled psych issues that they will not do the procedure. How under control and stable has your bi-polar symptoms etc been? (you dont have to answer but I am thinking this is what they will look like, although I do not know your surgeon's requirements) How strong are you swings? Bi-polar, as you know, is very serious and with the possiblity of depression causing suicide mixed with the serious depression many suffer after surgery and the life changes one has to make, it is understandable their concerns. You just might need to advocate strongly for yourself and show documentation of some kind that you have your bi-polar managed and you have a strong support system. Have you a plan for what you do when you cycle etc? A kind of living will that allows others to force you to take meds etc if you really cycle and stop taking meds etc? Maybe do some research (if you have not already) on stuff like that to help relieve your doctors concerns. But honestly you do not know yet what their stance is, so maybe your first step is to just ask them, do not be shy about it and advocate for your answers so you know what you will need to do next.

I am no expert in Bi-polar but it is my profession (mental health anyway) and have studied some about this, but you are the expert about yourself so keep that in mind when you speak to your doctor.

good luck and keep us posted.

[lovealways 287]

Like someone else, the biggest thing they're looking for is stabilized conditions, if you do have any mental health issues. Are you currently in therapy? You are seeing a psych for medication management to treat your symptoms, so that's a plus. Keep us posted!

[kimpossible67 608]

Thank you so much for the words of wisdom, I really appreciate them. I will keep you updated, thank you very much!