PTSD and Surgery

[chamomilelavender 19]

Has anyone struggled with PTSD, Anxiety, or Depression and have still gotten approved for surgery? I have PTSD and can sometimes be an emotional eater. My doctor wants me to get clearance from my therapist, that I kinda stop seeing.

[kimberb 323]

I have depression and anxiety. I had to get clearance from my psychiatrist and therapist before I could get surgery. I had to be in stable condition. No changing of medications for 3 months. I had a few extra hoops to jump thru but wasn't bad.

[XYZXYZXYZ1955 675]

I think most programs ask us to get psych clearance--I know I had to. It was kind of pro-forma for me, but I'd imagine you might want to be sure that you're in a good place to make the most of the surgery and changes to come. Don't let this stop you! jump through the hoops your doctor asks you to jump through . . .

Good luck.

[Boomqueen 24]

Yep, all three. Clearance was easy.