Need Help or guidance

Can anyone tell me if any shrink has denied a canidate for surgery? That is my last step and I am a little nervous about going. So far I am all set for surgery which could be July 20th if all goes well at the shrink's office. My computer is down at home to I have to go to the library. But if anyone is interested in becoming pen pals that would be nice. You can write to me and send it to 120 Skunk Hill Road, Exeter, RI 02822. Prays and words of encouragement are greatly appreciated. Thank You Ruth Anderson

Hi Ruth, I wrote you back but it didn't go through. So I thought I would call out for you here and now I see why it didn't go through. It is so great that you are having your surgery this month. I know you have been waiting a while for it. Write back to me if you get the chance and let me know how things are going. joanne

I have read some profiles on here of people who were denied but I really don't know each individual person's cases. I wasn't to nervous about it but I also had mine a while back. I saw Giavanna Bouthlette out of Rhode Island hospital. I have to admit that the wait in the waiting room took longer then my entire consult. She asked a bunch of really straight forward questions and I answered her truthfully. I was thinking how ever if this was going to make her think I was nuts or if that was going to do it. I never had to take a test or talk to more then just her. That is me so I don't know what everyone else's been through. I wish you alot of luck with your appointment and all the luck with your surgery. Shannon

Ruth, Try not to stress over it too much. I had my psych evaluation about 2 weeks ago. I was nervous because I knew that they look for signs of depression (or any other clinical mental illness), and I had a major depressive episode about 18 years ago (tried to commit suicide). However, I decided to be completely honest with them, and answered all questions as best I could. The psychiatrist cleared me because, although women who've had a MDE are more likely to become depressed after surgery, she could see from my history that I've since been in therapy and have learned better coping mechanisms. Equally important is that I've learned to ask for help when I need it. This is a big thing for them; you're likely to become at least mildly depressed post-op, so they want to be aware of any existing issues, and be confident that you'll get help if you need it. Good luck with your evaluation, and hope your surgery progresses as scheduled, with no bumps! Jackie