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Help!!! isurance want's psychologist eval. where can I look at one!!!! please help..
today i got a call from the insurance review board and there are requesting a psychologist evaluation. i dont know what to expect. does anyone know where i can see what one looks like. also is there anyone in sacramento that can refer me to a doctor that does these for wls. any input would be great.. thanks amos.. [email protected] — enriqueta C. (posted on March 8, 2001)
March 8, 2001
You don't get to see a psych. evaluation. You are usually asked how long
you've been overweight, why do you want this surgery,is your family
supportive, what have you done to lose weight before. You will probably be
asked how do you feel about your weight now,what problems has it caused
etc...Each psyc. exam is different as it's done by different people. You
are better off using someone who has dealt with eating disorders or
obesity. They tend to ask the right questions and don't always get nervous
about the answers. Especially since they have an understanding as to why
most of us eat. Call your PCP or surgeon and ask if they use or can
recommend anyone. My surgeon uses one person specifically as he knows what
to look for to make sure mentally you are healthy. They also want to make
sure you are committed to these life long changes. You'll also probably be
asked if you've ever purged,are bulemic,anorexic,binged, suicidal(have ever
been)if ever eating has lead to distructive behaviors:(ie:cutting). You'll
do fine. Just be honest with yourself. You can actually gain some insight
into how this affects you. Best of luck and continued success.
— Linda M.
March 8, 2001
Hi! My insurance didn't require a psych eval, but my surgeon did.
Enclosed in the surgery packet, was a letter to take to the psychiatrist
with a list of questions that had to be answered by the psychiatrist in
letter form and submitted to the surgeon prior to surgery. A standardized
psychological test was also required which is just a bunch of simple
questions, you the patient, answers. Here is the list of questions asked
to the psychiatrist. .... 1. Does the patient appear to understand the
commitment he/she is making by undergoing gastric bypass surgery? 2. Does
the patient appear to have any disabilities that would prevent
understanding and following directions? 3. Does the patient currently
have an addictive disorder, such as alcoholism or drug abuse? 4. Does the
patient appear to be willing to undergo major behavioral modification? 5.
Are mechanisms present to foster development of suitable coping mechanisms?
6. Is the patient suicidal? 7. Does the patient appear to be sincere in
his/her ability to take part in long-term follow-up and group therapy? 8.
In your opinion, is there any reason why this patient should not undergo a
procedure to limit his/her capacity for food and forced food aversion? 9.
In you opinion, is the patient willing to comply with long term lifestyle
changes? ...... Hope this helps answer you question!
— Rachael R.
March 8, 2001
Thank you for posting your answer Rachael. My Psych. Eval. is Monday and I
feel so much better having something concrete to think about. And thanks
for asking the question so we could all benefit from the answer. :)
— kcanges
March 8, 2001
it's great when people here get their questions answerd. your guys are
great... thanks alot.
— enriqueta C.
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