Moving right along and a little terrified!

[carolk36 142]

Well, both of my psych evals, both of my NUT classes, and the surgeon's appointment are scheduled and will be completed by July 25th! My emotions are all over the place. I'm excited and terrified at the same time. The psych eval is Thursday (6/19) and I'm really nervous about it. I don't even know why unless it's just fear of the unknown.

Deep breath and let the journey begin!

Edited June 13, 2014 by carolk36

[amc2014 53]

i was the same way right up until the day of surgery. I found keeping myself busy and the online support groups helped alot. as soon as you find out your month look for a thread or start one with others who are the same month. You won't feel like you're so alone

[Crosby 303]

Did you breath yet? Kind of like a roller coaster ride...and I am just now getting line.

[michellew1 72]

I am feeling the same way. I am on my 5th nut visit. I have to do 6 for insurance. Psychological evaluation done and cleared. I was terrified to go see him. Because everyone talked so negative about him. Once I got there. He was great and easy to talk to. It wasnt as bad as i thought it would be. I should be having my surgery in September. When I first started, it was overwelming. Kinda still is but getting better. Good luck on your journey.

And don't forget to breath.

[carolk36 142]

I am barely breathing. Nothing was happening in the process, then all of a sudden all these appointments were made. Thanks so much for the encouragement!

[DaronB 103]

I'm on track for an October/November surgery. I've completed two PCP visits, had an upper GI and gallbladder ultrasound. I've got my sleep study, hida scan, chest X-ray, and EKG all scheduled for June 26-27th, which will only leave the psych appt, gastroenterologist visit, and nutritional visit. And of course 4 more PCP visits. I'm excited, nervous, but excited!

Can someone tell me what exactly the psych eval is all about? Just curious!

[carolk36 142]

Hi DaronB,

My psych eval was pretty much them wanting to know if I had plenty of support before they would approve the surgery. There was a 100 question survey where they looked for areas in my life that might be triggers (too high, too low) that would prevent me from succeding, such as alcoholism or very poor self esteem. My counselor was very easy to talk to and everything on their end was approved.

Good luck to you!

I'm on track for an October/November surgery. I've completed two PCP visits, had an upper GI and gallbladder ultrasound. I've got my sleep study, hida scan, chest X-ray, and EKG all scheduled for June 26-27th, which will only leave the psych appt, gastroenterologist visit, and nutritional visit. And of course 4 more PCP visits. I'm excited, nervous, but excited!

Can someone tell me what exactly the psych eval is all about? Just curious!