Thursday 13 October 2011

Psychiatrist

Unlike in America, a psych evaluation is not a standard part of the pre-op, for most people it isn't required (though we do have to fill out depression questionnaires and reveal any mental health problems).  But because of the information sent to my surgeon about my depression, it became essential.  Terrified of delaying surgery, I went to see a private (very expensive) psychiatrist for an assessment (in general as I have been meaning to do it for years) and specifically for surgery.  He confirmed what I thought which is that he diagnosed me with Borderline Personality Disorder (though the name's now being changed to Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder) and Binge Eating disorder.  However, he didn't see any reason why surgery couldn't go ahead.  He said that I had the capacity to make the decision, that I was aware of all the pros and cons and he is going to ok me for surgery in his report.  So now - with less than 36 hours to go til surgery (booked in at 7am, Saturday), and only 21 hours until mum and I leave to drive to Birmingham, I have to be sent the report by the psychiatrist, I then have to forward it to my patient care co-ordinator, who will then forward it to my surgeon who will then *fingers crossed* approve my surgery.  So it's all dependent on the right people seeing the right information in time.  It is VERY stressful.  Right now I don't know for sure if I am having surgery on Saturday but I am just going to carry on as though that original plan is in place, otherwise I will be too upset and it might be upset over nothing.  SO - I am waiting on an email from the psychiatrist and I'm fighting the urge to pester him - it's nearly 8.30pm here and although he did say it would be evening when he sent it, it's getting quite late.  I just want to know that I'm having surgery!!

12 comments:

  1. Keeping everything crossed for you! I hope it all works out - whatever happens, it happens for a reason. I had a required psych eval, even in France! Glad you got approval so quickly, I just hope it all happens as quickly as you want it to! Hang in there hunny! xxx

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  2. Also keeping my fingers crossed for you! I hope everything goes as planned <3

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  3. Good Luck! I hope everything works out the way you want it to! My fingers are crossed for you!

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  4. Fingers crossed that everything gets approved in time!

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  5. I know it's hard to have to rely on other people when this is something so life changing for you, but it's out of your hands. Just have faith that people are competent and know what they're doing in the way of communication. Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

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  6. I second everything everyone else said. Let us know.

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  7. Sending you a GIANT hug - I'm SO sorry you're having all this stress right before surgery...I have got all my appendages crossed for a positive outcome - Keep us posted!!! xoxo

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  8. I am hope full that all will go well !!!!

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  9. Everything that I can cross is crossed for you!!!

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  10. Fingers, toes, and eyes crossed for YOU! Well, maybe not eyes - I won't be able to read the rest of my blogs....

    I'm pulling for YOU!!!

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  11. I hope all goes well. Stay strong!

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