D'Lynn--psych eval

Hey girl! Read your post about your psych eval---great news on timing. The money part stinks, though! My eval is $250--but he said my ins. would probably pay it. I haven't called to check-my appt isn't until Feb. 1st. I was going to tell you my saga on the phone conversation with this guy. He called me back himself to schedule the appt--and I was immediately nervous when I realize it was him. He began telling me the ins. hoops to jump thru to get his appt. covered-and (because I was nervous, I suppose) I stammered "Yea-it's a hassle, I know. If you're not nuts going into it, the ins. will drive you nuts by the time it's all over." !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????????????? What was I thinking???????? This is the man who is going to eval. my psychological well-being-and I basically told him if I'm not nuts yet, I probably will be pretty soon. There was this slight pause-(in which I imagined him taking quick notes: Patient thinks she's nuts....)--then he laughed. A little. Not enough to make me feel much better, though. I am now so nervous about seeing him that I'll probably pee my pants when I walk in. I hope your experience is good with your guy-let me know how it went. I'm dreading mine BIG TIME. Hugs- Michelle

MIchelle, rofl: I am sure they hear it all of the time. A good sense of humor is a sign of immense well-being and sanity!!! LOL Hugs, Becky

Hey!! When I had my psych eval, he asked me if I ever halucinated. I told him "NO, but I'd like to!" I think they know we are not really nuts, just doing what needs to be done to get to where we want to be!! Carol

Hey Michelle, Had my eval on Friday 1/21/05...I went to Dr. Bonnie Mostovich in Roswell, right across from North FUlton Regional Medical Center. Although it cost me 550 dollars, she was wonderful and we are going to apply to my 750 dollar deductible so I wont have to pay anything else. SHe really made me feel at ease. Basically we talked for 2 and 1/2 hrs and I am going to call her on Tues afternoon to finish the report. She said I should be fine, we really just talked about my life and experiences and if I and my family were ready for the the surgery. Michelle, when you talked to the hospital for your pre-testing on MOnday, what was it about? I have a message, but I didnt get it until late Friday night since it took me 4 hours to get home from Roswell after my appt. I am hoping it is to just get insurance and make sure I am still coming. I am hoping that Dr Mostovich will have my report due by the 1st of Feb to submit to insurance. I will have all my things done by next week just have to wait for them to get it to the insurance company for approval when Amanda gets me psych eval. Look forward to hearing from you. Do you have a yahoo name or other instant messanger name like MSN? WOuld love to keep in touch with you. D'Lynn