Psych evaluation early?

[Newme17 3,444]

Did anyone go see a mental health provider to get cleared BEFORE starting their process with a bariatric center?

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[Aggiemae 739]

I saw the staff psychologist at my first visit. But it was really based on who was seeming patients the day of my first nurse practitioner visit. I made appointments to see her a few more time pre op and have my (required) post op visitv in February.

[Newme17 3,444]

So I'm assuming most centers would have someone on staff then?

[sleeved42017 10]

Yes I did. He was an outside psychologist and he gave me two tests to test my personality. He was very thorough.

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[clc9 644]

I had a one hour consult with the doctor a few weeks ago. My second appointment next week will be with the doctor and then the psychologist (same visit). That's when they want a small deposit to move forward. I'm not sure what happens after that.

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[sleeved42017 10]

I had to meet him 3 times also had to give money he said for my test he administered

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[Newme17 3,444]

I had to meet him 3 times also had to give money he said for my test he administered

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3 times? I wonder if you went with a staff doc it would have been just once???

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[Newme17 3,444]

I had a one hour consult with the doctor a few weeks ago. My second appointment next week will be with the doctor and then the psychologist (same visit). That's when they want a small deposit to move forward. I'm not sure what happens after that.

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You get your surgery!!! ...if it were as simple as that, eh? I go in about two weeks for my first consult. How was your visit with the doc?

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[sleeved42017 10]

I actually didn't mind he was great and I was thinking of going to him in future. Super easy to talk to

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[clc9 644]

I had a one hour consult with the doctor a few weeks ago. My second appointment next week will be with the doctor and then the psychologist (same visit). That's when they want a small deposit to move forward. I'm not sure what happens after that.

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You get your surgery!!! ...if it were as simple as that, eh? I go in about two weeks for my first consult. How was your visit with the doc?

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It was great. I liked him a lot. And I was so surprised he spent so much time with me answering my questions. As to what comes next, you're right! People seem to be all over the place between what the surgeons require and what the insurance companies require that I have no idea what happens next for me specifically. Had I been reading this site well beforehand, I would have had better questions...

[sonkat5355 70]

Did anyone go see a mental health provider to get cleared BEFORE starting their process with a bariatric center?

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Yes, mine was simple. An online survey then an hour call from a psychologist or psychiatrist and a pleasant conversation. $50. The rest my insurance paid for. Also had to go to a nutritionist.

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[Aggiemae 739]

I had to meet him 3 times also had to give money he said for my test he administered

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3 times? I wonder if you went with a staff doc it would have been just once???

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No. And being asked to see the psychologist more than once doesn't mean you won't be eligible for surgery. The advantage of in house is that there usually isn't an extra charge. It's just like any other pre op visit.

[Newme17 3,444]

I had a one hour consult with the doctor a few weeks ago. My second appointment next week will be with the doctor and then the psychologist (same visit). That's when they want a small deposit to move forward. I'm not sure what happens after that.

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You get your surgery!!! ...if it were as simple as that, eh? I go in about two weeks for my first consult. How was your visit with the doc?

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It was great. I liked him a lot. And I was so surprised he spent so much time with me answering my questions. As to what comes next, you're right! People seem to be all over the place between what the surgeons require and what the insurance companies require that I have no idea what happens next for me specifically. Had I been reading this site well beforehand, I would have had better questions...

I agree. There's not one script to go by. I try to get my info as best as I can but ultimately, it'll be my walk. At least I'll have some information to go by.

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[Newme17 3,444]

Did anyone go see a mental health provider to get cleared BEFORE starting their process with a bariatric center?

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Yes, mine was simple. An online survey then an hour call from a psychologist or psychiatrist and a pleasant conversation. $50. The rest my insurance paid for. Also had to go to a nutritionist.

sonkat5355

I like the online survey part...seems more likely to get to get as much info about the patient beforehand. (If I were a doc).

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[Newme17 3,444]

I actually didn't mind he was great and I was thinking of going to him in future. Super easy to talk to

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I'm glad then it worked out for future reference.

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