Question:
How Many Times Do You See Psychiatric

Mine Wants Me To See Him 3 Times Is This Normal?    — Brenda H. (posted on April 22, 2003)

April 22, 2003
I only saw a psychiatrist one time before the surgery. You may want to find another one (unless you think you may need to see him/her that often)...
   — Amy A.

April 22, 2003
I only had to go once. Actually, most of the people in our support group only went once. I think it depends on the Psych.
   — M B.

April 22, 2003
I have to see mine twice. The first appointment I spoke with him for about 20 minutes.. then I took the MMPI-2. He scheduled another appointment with me to go over the results and speek with him some more. He also requested (ordered?) me to go to a Support Group meeting. Fortunatly there is a support group that has a meeting a couple of days before my second appointment with him. The whole process is a little annoying but I can see why that want to be sure that this is something you are prepared for. Good luck!
   — SJP

April 22, 2003
Yes, that's normal. I had to see mine once before testing, once for the MMPI testing, and once after.
   — beeda

April 22, 2003
After I had my evaluation my psych said he wanted me to go see someone three times before I had the surgery. Like three times is really going to help me with my problems, but I did and haven't seen one since. My feelings were, I will do what they want just so I can have the surgery and once its done, they can't take it back.
   — Danielle B.

April 22, 2003
The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania typically requires only one visit to the psychologist for the psych consult. The psychologists used are part of HUP's Weight Loss Center (non-surgical) so they are familar with the psychological issues of the morbidly and super obese...JR
   — John Rushton