Question:
i have a psych evaluation coming up, about 5 years ago i tired to commit suicide,
i havnt had any trouble with my depession for a couple of years now, im even off the meds. but 5 or 6 years ago i tired to kill myself ( stupid eh? ), will that hurrt my chances to get a good report to get the surgery done? — alondralouise2 (posted on February 20, 2002)
February 20, 2002
My "attempt" was about 10 years ago, but I went through therapy
and the psych Dr. did ask about it, but never used it as an issue. Just
act as though it is all in your past. I was young and depressed when I did
it, just show maturity about it and discuss how much you've
"grown" since then. Shouldn't be a problem. Good Luck
— [Anonymous]
February 20, 2002
I attempted suicide also. I was 20 and crying out for help. I did it to try
to "teach" a boyfriend a lesson. Some lesson, huh. I was honest
with the doctor. I told her and let her know why and that I was soooo over
that period of my life. If it comes up just be honest about it.
— [Anonymous]
February 20, 2002
I attempted a year and a half ago, it didn't come up in the psych
evaluation and I never mentioned it. Your medical records concerning this
are usually kept under lock and key, anyone that releases this type of info
can get into really big trouble, thanks to confidentiality laws.
— [Anonymous]
February 20, 2002
I attempted suicide at age 20. At 27, I applied to have WLS. I was honest
and told the psychologist that I had suffered from depression in tne past
and even attempted suicide. She asked me some questions about this, but
then she recommended me anyway, and my suicide attempt was nowhere in her
letter. Don't worry - you'll be fine.
— [Anonymous]
February 20, 2002
I have tried to commit suicide three times in the past; have been diagnosed
with four psychiatric disorders; and am on mostly psychotropic medication
for the rest of my life--guess who reffered me to a bariatric docter? My
psychiatrist.
— Allison L.
February 21, 2002
I was hospitalized for depression and suicidal thoughts in September of
last year, and my psychiatrist, too, referred me to my WLS surgeon. I was
stressed out over the psych evaluation too (I had mine in December) but it
turned out to be no big deal. Just be honest with your doctor during the
evaluation. These doctors realize that depression is rampant among the
morbidly obese. Their main objective as I understand it is to make sure
that you don't view the surgery as "magic", but simply as a tool.
Best Wishes to You.
— Monte N.
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