gingernutter
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I will be having my psychologist assessment in a few weeks to see if I am suitable for surgey.
What can I expect?
what is your experience
What can I expect?
what is your experience
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psychologist what is your experince
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debbiejane
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mine was fine she was a lovely lady, we just chatted about when i started to overeat my relationship with food ,how i came to this decision,and how i think i will cope with having a best friend [food] taken away.i felt it was very beneficial an helpful .best wishes an good luck x
hopelesscase
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hi gingernutter
have i missed something i thought your appeal wasnt till the 4th. how comes youv got your psyc appointment?
When i saw mine she was lovely we just talked about my life and how i coped with stress etc. she asked me if i would go back and see her 12 months post op to let her know how things were as this surgery was a new thing at the hospital.
good luck and also good luck for the 4th
have i missed something i thought your appeal wasnt till the 4th. how comes youv got your psyc appointment?
When i saw mine she was lovely we just talked about my life and how i coped with stress etc. she asked me if i would go back and see her 12 months post op to let her know how things were as this surgery was a new thing at the hospital.
good luck and also good luck for the 4th
Pandora_150
Finally Post-op!
I was also the first one to be referred for WLS at my hospital (Elland Spire, Halifax). So the psychologist I was referred to was kind of unsure about what he needed to do. From what I gathered from the meeting, and my understanding of psychology, it is basically to assess your fitness for surgery.
This can be grouped into 3 main categories:
1) Your general mental health. For example do you have a mental health problem which might need addressing prior to surgery. This could come in many forms, such as pre-existing conditions such as depression, bipolar, anxiety disorder...
2) Your mental health surrounding food and/or body image. For example do you have or have had problems such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating or body dysmorphic disorder which may effect both short term and long term recovery.
3) Realistic expectations. Do you fully comprehend what you are about to do. Do you understand REALISTICALLY what can be achieved from surgery. For example do you understand that you can actually gain wait post-op; do you know about the likely development of unsightly loose skin; do you understand that despite your body changing your mental state and problems you have now will not be cured; do you know that WLS is not a miracle cure; do you have an understanding of what your life will be like post-op - and how both your relationship with food and your personal relationships will change.
As I understand it, both criteria 1 and 2 can be dealt with at the session and future sessions; however, as far as I am aware it is criteria 3 which could possibly prevent you from getting a recommendation from the psychologist. And don't get me wrong your surgeon can override their conclusions if they feel it is necessary. However, the psychologists evaluation is not only a tool for your surgeon to base his decision on, it is a tool for you to try and advance your own understanding of yourself and what you are about to go through.
I know the procedure of being referred to a psychologist is controversial on this site, however, I firmly place myself within the view that a psych evaluation is a vital and integral part of the WLS process.
This surgery, although physical in nature, will undeniably have an impact on your continuing mental health. Your attitudes, addictions, body image, confidence, and all round mental health and well-being will change. A psychologists appointment will not only help you prepare yourself for this major change, but it will help you to develop and further your sense of self-awareness.
Gingernutter, I hope that helps somewhat in understanding what the psychologists appointment is about and what type of thing to expect. I really hope this will help you in your appeals process as from what I have read about your case and the hassle you have been forced to go though makes me really angry at the post-code lottery system we are currently living in!
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This can be grouped into 3 main categories:
1) Your general mental health. For example do you have a mental health problem which might need addressing prior to surgery. This could come in many forms, such as pre-existing conditions such as depression, bipolar, anxiety disorder...
2) Your mental health surrounding food and/or body image. For example do you have or have had problems such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating or body dysmorphic disorder which may effect both short term and long term recovery.
3) Realistic expectations. Do you fully comprehend what you are about to do. Do you understand REALISTICALLY what can be achieved from surgery. For example do you understand that you can actually gain wait post-op; do you know about the likely development of unsightly loose skin; do you understand that despite your body changing your mental state and problems you have now will not be cured; do you know that WLS is not a miracle cure; do you have an understanding of what your life will be like post-op - and how both your relationship with food and your personal relationships will change.
As I understand it, both criteria 1 and 2 can be dealt with at the session and future sessions; however, as far as I am aware it is criteria 3 which could possibly prevent you from getting a recommendation from the psychologist. And don't get me wrong your surgeon can override their conclusions if they feel it is necessary. However, the psychologists evaluation is not only a tool for your surgeon to base his decision on, it is a tool for you to try and advance your own understanding of yourself and what you are about to go through.
I know the procedure of being referred to a psychologist is controversial on this site, however, I firmly place myself within the view that a psych evaluation is a vital and integral part of the WLS process.
This surgery, although physical in nature, will undeniably have an impact on your continuing mental health. Your attitudes, addictions, body image, confidence, and all round mental health and well-being will change. A psychologists appointment will not only help you prepare yourself for this major change, but it will help you to develop and further your sense of self-awareness.
Gingernutter, I hope that helps somewhat in understanding what the psychologists appointment is about and what type of thing to expect. I really hope this will help you in your appeals process as from what I have read about your case and the hassle you have been forced to go though makes me really angry at the post-code lottery system we are currently living in!
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gingernutter
New Member
Thank you all so much. I feel much better now.
Brunetteandred
Officially a loser
gingernutter
New Member
I feel much better. Thank you all for sharing.
margaretmc
New Member
Hi Sarah
You will be fine they are very nice to talk to . I told her I`d like to learn how to swim and go back to horse ridding when I get my surgery . I even told her that I had been bulimic and she still give me the go ahead , people told not to tell them but me being had to tell her .Keep in touch . Good luck and take care .
MARGARET XX
You will be fine they are very nice to talk to . I told her I`d like to learn how to swim and go back to horse ridding when I get my surgery . I even told her that I had been bulimic and she still give me the go ahead , people told not to tell them but me being had to tell her .Keep in touch . Good luck and take care .
MARGARET XX
rambo
leicester tigers
hi i had my appointment with Mr David Kendrick on the 19 th may just gone, its was quite an experience and an eye opener to sit and talk to him this man knows his onions i found it invaluable. to get to the seat of the problem is a must having read brunetteandred,s blog i totaly agree with her and of course Mr Kendrick who without his approval or recommendation surgery would in my veiw would be a non starter... ,i also got a yes from Mr Kendricks thankfully so tell it like it is i guess is my advice
regards Rambo
regards Rambo
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