Question:
Pysch Evaluation was done last week and the Doctor left me a message to discuss?

Has this happened to anyone? What does this mean? Please give feed back, Dr. Van Havern in Alpharetta, GA.    — quick823 (posted on January 10, 2008)

January 9, 2008
My office called me when they received all the info from the evaluation. Maybe something that was discussed might have some concerns for the surgeon, or maybe he discusses the evaluation with all his patients. I really wouldn't worry to, to much. I know it's easier said than done, but I'm sure everything is fine.
   — Tania_B.

January 9, 2008
You may be worrying about nothing. Call the surgeon. These tests are done to make sure you fully understand how the surgery will affect the rest of your life. If you have severe depression, the phych eval may say to wait a while until you feel better. Anything is possible. Call the surgeon.
   — Dave Chambers

January 9, 2008
Sure, he wants to discuss the things that will effect you the most, like the need for support groups or nutrition training before surgery. Just call him and make an appointment and find out what areas you need to focus on before and following surgery.
   — William (Bill) wmil

January 10, 2008
I would like to say thank you to everyone for there support and fast responses. The doctor actually called me back and he just wanted to discuss the report with me, so everything is good and I have been approved by psych. You guys are the best, thank you so much.
   — quick823

January 10, 2008
I think every clinic's requirements must vary as I had to take an MMPI test, then come in and discuss the results with the psychologist, and because I wanted to, and he felt it was a good idea, I continued to see him a few more times to deal with mild depression and anxiety issues that showed up on my MMPI results. It's for the best if they require that. I think it certainly helps you after surgery with issues that may come about. Don't stress, be happy that they are concerned or need to talk to you about it. Good luck. Cheryl
   — Cheryl K.

January 10, 2008
They want to discuss the results more than likely. I actually had to go to therapy before surgery because it was found I have a high stress life....and to think I didnt even know it. Its not that bad..and the end results are worth it.
   — inatiff

January 11, 2008
Why expect the negative? Think positive!
   — [Deactivated Member]

January 11, 2008
They probably just want to discuss your results. Think positive. I had my test in Nashville, TN. I don't know what I was expecting but mine was the same quesitons over and over in different wording, kind of tricky I thought. My girlfiend went with me and when I went out to wait for my results I told my girlfriend the only thing I realized from taking the psych eval was that I sometime suffered from road rage! When I went back from the waiting room for my results I didn't know what to expect. They just went over the results and told me I was ok for surgery.
   — t_roxus