MMPC (GHP) Behavior Evaluation - What to Expect?
I have BCN State of Michigan insurance and had to have an independent psychological evaluation. When I went to my appointment earlier this week, I was required to take the MMPI test with nearly 570 questions. My follow-up appointment to find out their recommendation isn't until late next week, but I don't feel like my appointment went all that well.
I'd kind of like to know what to expect before my appointment at GHP in a couple weeks so I'm not blindsided like I was with my initial appointment.
Pretty straight forward, talked about the test and some of the specifics, painless!
I had already had 4 years of group behavior at their office and 10 or so visits with a private counselor so I knew I was ready. This has been the aspect that has helped me the most in my journey as the surgery is only a tool. I am so thankful!!
This is an incredible journey. Enjoy it!!!
Laura
5' 4 3/4" HW/250 SW/238 CW/120 GW/133
Since I have been in private therapy for years & years, I found their required evaluation to be a waste of time. But, I realize that not everyone has traveled the road I have, and had gone through a complete analysis of the journey as I had done, so I am glad that they at least screen people -- and that is all I found it to be, a screening. Frankly, the guy I met with was a religious fanatic, and I found him completely offensive. I insisted they change my follow-up appointment to someone else.
Anyway, they should go over the results with you, feel you out for any real issues, and you'll be done with it. Not to worry. I doubt the test will enlighten you to anything you didn't already know about yourself.
~ I am the proud wife of a Guatemalan, but most people call me Kimberley
Highest Known Weight = 370# / 59.7 bmi @ 5'6"
Current Weight = 168# / 26.4 bmi : fluctuates 5# either way @ 5'7" / more than 90% EWL
Normal BMI (24.9) = 159#: would have to compromise my muscle mass to get here without plastics, so this is not a goal.
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my DS. Don't go into WLS without knowing ALL of your options: DSFacts.com
Now I find out I'm being charged for his segment of the one-year follow-up -- which was a complete waste of time, imo. If I'd known that ahead of time, I wouldn't have attended his little "meeting." Sheesh!
They tried to schedule me for a pysch follow-up for one year -- I asked who with, they said him, I said no way who else, they said only him, so I said don't make the appt. Ya, and they wanted to charge for it! Ha!! I haven't seen a nutritionist since the 3 month follow-up (they don't know a thing about what a DSer needs). I see the PA to go over my labs and that is it.
I was told by the practice manager that things with this guy would be addressed, but I have had conversations with several people who have had similar experiences with him, so I guess they just don't care.
~ I am the proud wife of a Guatemalan, but most people call me Kimberley
Highest Known Weight = 370# / 59.7 bmi @ 5'6"
Current Weight = 168# / 26.4 bmi : fluctuates 5# either way @ 5'7" / more than 90% EWL
Normal BMI (24.9) = 159#: would have to compromise my muscle mass to get here without plastics, so this is not a goal.
I my DS. Don't go into WLS without knowing ALL of your options: DSFacts.com
