Question:
Would you reccomend getting the evaluation before you meet with the surgeon?

I am just so excited about the posability of surgery! Would you reccomend getting the psych eval before meeting with the surgeon, or wait until finding out what they say?    — [Anonymous] (posted on December 27, 2001)

December 27, 2001
I wouldn't get the psych eval first unless you know for a fact that either your ins. or doctor require it. Some don't. If you get it done and it's not necessary, the ins. won't pay for it. So my answer is wait.......or call and find out if either requires it.
   — Kim B.

December 27, 2001
The program I am with you need the referral from the PCP, the psych evaluation and an appointment with the dietician before you see the surgeon. By the time you see the surgeon, every thing is done and he sets up the surgery date. I guess it just depends on what you surgeon or program requires. Good Luck on you journey!
   — MaryAnn51

December 27, 2001
I feel the same way! I asked my surgeon if there was anything I could get started with while waiting for his consult and he said I could go for the psych eval. So I am going for that before meeting my surgeon. As long as your doctor requires it. Most insurances pay for a certain amount of psych visits a year so I just got a referral from my primary. I know how you feel......the wait is killing me!
   — emilyfink