Psychological Evaluation Gastric Sleeve

[chele367 81]

Getting nervous for this appointment. Kaiser has so many requirements to be approved. Been doing at least 85% of lifestyle changes if not more. Just want my surgery date . Getting close to 30lb loss. Off soda, sugar, eat Protein first, drink oceans of Water, moving and grooving. Just want to pass eval!

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[KristenLe 5,979]

I would not worry - just be honest with them and you'll be fine. Google Psych Eval for Bariatric Surgery and you will find some of the questions asked. They want to make sure you don't have any uncontrolled mental illness or substance abuse issues. You will need to review your weight history and diet attempts. They'll ask you what you want out of WLS and what you know about the Sleeve - before, during and after surgery. They'll have you fill out some questions about your eating habits. They're there to make sure you are ready and prepared! Good luck!

[sgc 538]

I'm having a devil of a time just scheduling a psych evaluation. My surgeon gave me 5 doctors to call. One doesn't even do bariatric psych evaluations anymore. One isn't accepting new patients. One doesn't answer the phone. The other two make me leave voicemail and never call back. How can I find one who will assist me?

[chele367 81]

I'm having a devil of a time just scheduling a psych evaluation. My surgeon gave me 5 doctors to call. One doesn't even do bariatric psych evaluations anymore. One isn't accepting new patients. One doesn't answer the phone. The other two make me leave voicemail and never call back. How can I find one who will assist me?

Kaiser is a one stop shop and it was hard 2 month wait as they only have one psychologist per region for WLS. That sounds crazy what you are going through like a real breakdown in communication btn providers. Do not give up. Can you bring this to the insurance company's attention? Hang in there.

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[KristenLe 5,979]

@sgc. Call your insurance for a Provider accepting new patients. My surgeon is also part of a Bariatric Program that has everything under one roof.