Met with therapist
Hi,
I met with my therapist today and spent all my time trying to convince her of the medical necessity for me to have the surgery. Next Monday I meet with the psychologist in behavioral at UMASS who has to clear me in order for me to have the surgery. What I am concerned with is he'll probably speak with my therapist and it hasn't been all that long since I had a serious bout with depression. I've gone through the whole preperatory program at UMASS and was initially cleared by every department. The bout with depression has set me back. What I would like to know is if anyone who has had psychiatric issues had to remain "stable" for a certain period of time before they were allowed to have the surgery. Also I am on SSDI and have MassHealth and Medicare. Anyone have any idea how they will handle this? I feel I am ready for the surgery and have a good surgeon, Dr. Czerniak.
Thanks,
Karen