Question:
What all is involved with this, my insurance company requiring this

Does every ins. company require this? What all is involved with this.    — Donna M. (posted on September 21, 2002)

September 21, 2002
Not all insurance co. requiring this just some. My ins. co. did reqiring one. At frist I thougth they were nuts but later I found out they wanted to make sure that I understood the procedures of the surgery and would be able to comply with the food restrictions and not over eat. Also making sure my weight problem was not psychological. First try to find a psychologist that has dealt with this surgery and has approved other patients in the past.
   — charanewme

September 22, 2002
Donna, my ins co required it and I think most do now. Please look at it as a good thing. I agree with the prior poster, plus, the osychologist wants to determine that you are not depressed, make sure you do not have an eating disorder, any addictions and just make sure you are emotionally and mentally ready for this. Once you have the surgery and/or talk to other postops, you will often hear that "the head hasn't caught up yet". Many people after the honeymoon period often start having some issues and the psychologist really is just a safeguard. He/she will ask you about your history, your diet history and ask you about your SUPPORT group in place after the surgery. Mine made me fill out a test/questionaire. Good Luck! (open RNY 8/15, down 34lbs)
   — heathercross