NewChiGirl 84 Posted December 30, 2016 I was scheduled for my psych eval today and I got a feeling from the scheduler that it is not an easy thing to get an approval from them. I'm converting from band to RNY or Sleeve - surgeon said it depends on what the scar tissue situation looks like. My questions are: 1- how long did your eval last? 2- if you "failed" what were your next steps? 3- how did you prep or can you even prep for the eval? 4- what else can I expect? Thanks!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thenewdanni78 41 Posted December 30, 2016 I was scheduled for my psych eval today and I got a feeling from the scheduler that it is not an easy thing to get an approval from them. I'm converting from band to RNY or Sleeve - surgeon said it depends on what the scar tissue situation looks like. My questions are: 1- how long did your eval last? 2- if you "failed" what were your next steps? 3- how did you prep or can you even prep for the eval? 4- what else can I expect? Thanks!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Mine took about 2 hours. The 1st time I went through this process about 6 yrs ago, they didn't approve me. They stated I had a lot going on in my life and felt I wouldn't succeed. This time around, I'm in a better place. You can't prepare for this. They are looking for feelers. How do you handle stress, what is your support system, have you ever been depressed, if so, how did you deal with it, what going on in your life currently, etc.... they are trying to determine if you will be a success or not succeed after surgery. Just go in there, be yourself, know your weaknesses and plan of action. Good luck! You'll do great Loving Me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewChiGirl 84 Posted December 30, 2016 I was scheduled for my psych eval today and I got a feeling from the scheduler that it is not an easy thing to get an approval from them. I'm converting from band to RNY or Sleeve - surgeon said it depends on what the scar tissue situation looks like. My questions are: 1- how long did your eval last? 2- if you "failed" what were your next steps? 3- how did you prep or can you even prep for the eval? 4- what else can I expect? Thanks!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Mine took about 2 hours. The 1st time I went through this process about 6 yrs ago, they didn't approve me. They stated I had a lot going on in my life and felt I wouldn't succeed. This time around, I'm in a better place. You can't prepare for this. They are looking for feelers. How do you handle stress, what is your support system, have you ever been depressed, if so, how did you deal with it, what going on in your life currently, etc.... they are trying to determine if you will be a success or not succeed after surgery. Just go in there, be yourself, know your weaknesses and plan of action. Good luck! You'll do great Loving Me Thanks for replying!! I feel like *just* because I'm converting they may not approve me - for my lack of success the first time. I feel like I have a great support system and have actively learned the new aspects of the surgery and implemented them and still carry many of the old lessons and lifestyle changes I learned from when I was banded. The lady that scheduled me freaked me out. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thenewdanni78 41 Posted December 30, 2016 I was scheduled for my psych eval today and I got a feeling from the scheduler that it is not an easy thing to get an approval from them. I'm converting from band to RNY or Sleeve - surgeon said it depends on what the scar tissue situation looks like. My questions are: 1- how long did your eval last? 2- if you "failed" what were your next steps? 3- how did you prep or can you even prep for the eval? 4- what else can I expect? Thanks!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Mine took about 2 hours. The 1st time I went through this process about 6 yrs ago, they didn't approve me. They stated I had a lot going on in my life and felt I wouldn't succeed. This time around, I'm in a better place. You can't prepare for this. They are looking for feelers. How do you handle stress, what is your support system, have you ever been depressed, if so, how did you deal with it, what going on in your life currently, etc.... they are trying to determine if you will be a success or not succeed after surgery. Just go in there, be yourself, know your weaknesses and plan of action. Good luck! You'll do great Loving Me Thanks for replying!! I feel like *just* because I'm converting they may not approve me - for my lack of success the first time. I feel like I have a great support system and have actively learned the new aspects of the surgery and implemented them and still carry many of the old lessons and lifestyle changes I learned from when I was banded. The lady that scheduled me freaked me out. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Don't freak out. All that you just said, is the same thing you want to say. You learned from your 1st experience. Here is what I learned..... it's always good to be honest then not tell the full truth. Loving Me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boiseboz 5 Posted December 31, 2016 Wow. My Psych eval consisted of a therapist asking me questions off a pre-written questionnaire and inputting my answers into the computer. Asked me nothing very personal and it took maybe 30 mins and cost me $100. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewChiGirl 84 Posted December 31, 2016 Wow. My Psych eval consisted of a therapist asking me questions off a pre-written questionnaire and inputting my answers into the computer. Asked me nothing very personal and it took maybe 30 mins and cost me $100. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Oh wow, that sounds easy enough. I was also told that I would be getting a questionnaire in the mail that I had to fill out before I came in. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FamilyGuyNJ 123 Posted December 31, 2016 I spent 30 minutes filling out questionnaires and drawing pictures. Then he talked to me for 15 minutes max then told me he was reccomending me for the surgery. Seemed a bit rushed as there were others lined up in the waiting room. Sent from my SM-G930V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thenewdanni78 41 Posted December 31, 2016 Wow. My Psych eval consisted of a therapist asking me questions off a pre-written questionnaire and inputting my answers into the computer. Asked me nothing very personal and it took maybe 30 mins and cost me $100. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Ok that's new. But I hope it was painless. But $100. Yikez. Loving Me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amf1025 71 Posted December 31, 2016 Mine is costing me $150 Sent from my N9132 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Odie 249 Posted December 31, 2016 I didn't even have one!! I'm in Canada and our health Care is free, I got my doctor to recommend me for surgery, met with a surgeon, waited 4 years on the list and went for surgery! I had to attend a class with a group of people, about nutrition but it was all in French so I didn't understand a word! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites