Question:
Pysch eval

Ok so today i had my pysch eval.. I thought no problem however the Dr. said i have codependency issues. And he wrote i may be at high risk for depression afterwards. And suggested I go to counseling.. I am so anxious that this is gonna stop my surgery. Has anyone had the same thing happen to them?? Pls any help to reassure my mind would be greatly appreciated.. Ohh and he did say I was able to sign my own consent forms and that basically that is the dr is looking for.. Because they want my money.. I dont feel that way about my Dr.. I believe if he felt i wasnt a good candidate he would refuse me. Wow this is so stressful and a very long process.. And I did schedule and appt with a therapist for next week. And i will get the counseling.. I will do whatever it takes to have this done and get healthy.. Sorry for babbling.. Jennifer    — Jennifer G. (posted on November 12, 2009)

November 12, 2009
Jennifer, I already take meds for depression/anxiety and it is under control. It might not be a bad idea to seek counseling to make sure you have any issues about eating resolved. However, you can always go to another Dr. for a different psych eval. My surgeon requires this in order to do surgery, so you might look into getting it done somewhere else. But also seek counseling for any issues you may have. Good luck!
   — eyeflirt4fun

November 12, 2009
Stacey, thanks for the response.. I already made an appt to see a therpist.. I am actually going on Wednesday. I have no problem with seeing a therapist @ all.. I am just concerned about him saying i have codependecy issues at seeing me one time.. and also saying I am @ high risk for depression.. I am just concerned my surgeon with think I am crazy, I don't know... I am probably freakin out over nothing.. But i have started this process in July and i want nothing to stop me.. The physch said I didnt need meds I am not depressed @ this time.. and didnt even say I needed to come back.. Just a lil overwhelming.. thats all.
   — Jennifer G.

November 13, 2009
Jennifer, when I went for my pysch eval.it was a joke. It took me almost 2 hrs to complete a 50 page test and alot of the questions were math tests. Whats up with these people. Ive been depressed all of my life so of course the woman said I needed to see a psychologist but I have my own so that was no problem and my surgeon never said a word about the pysch. val. Dont panic. Im sure you will be fine. Best of luck. My surgery is a week from Mon. Suzette
   — suzette N.

November 15, 2009
Jennifer, I think you have the right attitude about the psych eval. Many people put down the evaluation because they don't want to hear the results. The test that is usually given (MMPI)is designed to weed out phony answers. Just do what the psychologist says and you will be OK.
   — Muggs