Question:
I have already met with my surgeon, Dr Rout in Gainesville at Shands. Before I can

start the approvals process, I have to have a psych evaluation by their psychologist, Dr Michael Perri, also in gainesville, to make sure I am "ready for surgery". I am wondering what kind of questions are asked and what kind of tests are given? thank you for all responses.    — tipdawg1 (posted on October 28, 1999)

September 10, 2001
TIFFANY: MY ANSWER IS YES I MET WITH DR.ROUT IN GAINSVILLE AND I DID NOT AGREE TO THE FULL (LENGHTY EVALUATION) THAT I HAD I FEEL THE OUTCOME WAS HORROWIC.TOO MUCH PAPERWORK (QUESTIONS) WERE ASKED AND DEPENDING UPON YOUR SCORE THATS HOW YOU GET APPROVED FOR SURGERY AND YU HAVE TO WAIT ABOUT 2 WEEKS TO HEAR IF YOU PASSED. i WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THEY WOULD LIKE ME TO GO THREW A GROUP SESSIONS (6) BEFORE THE SURGERY TO SEE IF i CAN HANDLE MY NEW LIFESTYLE. WHEN YOUR NOT PREPARED TO DO ALL THIS IT CAN BE VERY STRESSFUL AND A LONG LONG PROCESS AND WAITING TIME.
   — Sharon F.