clearance letter

Kellie N.
on 6/30/04 3:24 am - Brockton, MA
Is anyone out there having a hard time getting a clearance letter from a behavior specialist? What if you don't see one at all. Do you have to see this person more than once to get a clearance letter?
Luann S.
on 6/30/04 10:59 am - Randolph, MA
The BMC Program refers patients to a psychologist that does testing just for the WLS program. I did the 500+ MMPI with a brief interview last week. It cost $160 cash (not covered by insurance) and I am told it will take 3 weeks for the results to be back to the surgeon's office. So, I still don't know if I am sane! Ask your surgeon to refer you to a psychologist if your insurance requires testing. If they don't require testing, ask your primary care provider for a referral to behavioral health. It might not hurt to have someone that you know in case things become difficult to deal with after surgery. This is a major life change. In my opinion, it is always good to have a mental health professional to fall back on to talk things over with in times of crisis. I think of it as you would having a regular dentist, gynecologist or car mechanic. You may not see them often, but try finding a new one to see you when you have an emergency! Luann
Kellie N.
on 6/30/04 5:19 pm - Brockton, MA
thanks for the advice Luann. good luck finding out if your sane! LOL kellie
Donna D.
on 7/2/04 3:07 am - Randolph, MA
Most insurance companies require it so the WLS programs put it in their requirements. I went to a guy in Brockton Kelli. Steve Rudin. His office is on Rte123 near Easton. Very nice guy & I only needed the 1 visit Donna
Kellie N.
on 7/2/04 4:00 am - Brockton, MA
thanks Donna. I actually did find someone so I'm all set.
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