Question:
Going for Psych. Evaluation & Nutrion Evaluation Friday January 3, 2003.

How long do these usually take ?    — Bob S. (posted on January 2, 2003)

January 2, 2003
My nutrion. was about a hour, and phys. was a big joke maybe 30 minutes.... dont sweat the phys. visit..
   — paulsgirl

January 2, 2003
Bob, please don't allow yourself to think that all psych exams and nutritionist consults are a breeze. I heard the same thing, and frankly, I didn't think it was such a breeze. The nutritionist wasn't so bad, except that fact that you are basically admitting that you have failed at all other attempts. That can be a dose of reality right there. As for the psych exam, I felt like I was under a microscope. I had to take two written questionaire's that took about 3 hours, then I had to go talk to the psych for what seemed like hours, but what was really only 30 minutes to an hour. Then the tests had to be "graded" and I had to come back a couple weeks later for the result. Don't under-estimate these appointments. They can honestly make or break your surgery. Please feel free to contact me.
   — Amy R.

January 2, 2003
I just made my appointment for the Psych eval today. They said to expect to be there 3 hours at least. There is a written test to take then I meet with the doc for a bit. I refuse to worry about it though I am nervous. Good Luck!
   — TheresaC

January 3, 2003
The Nutrition consultation was little over 1 1/2 hrs. The Psych evaluation was over 3hrs. I guess it's a waiting game now to see how they went. :o)
   — Bob S.