Questionnaires to complete

[Spikeyjaycee]

Well I got home tonight and found an envelope with a Chichester postmark. Eek I thought! Inside were three questionnaires which, from what I've read, will give an insight into how you feel about yourself, your self-confidence and your history with food. The letter says to return them within 2 weeks otherwise they will not progress further with your treatment. It also says that on receipt of the questionnaires and discussion by the multi-disciplinary team, one of 3 things will happen:
1. A one-hour consultation with the specialist psychotherapist at the hospital.
2. If they have any questions they may contact your GP for further information or phone you to arrange a short telephone consultation with the psychotherapist.
3. The psychotherapist will deem you suitable for surgery and recommend this to your surgeon.
So, at last, things are happening. Hopefully, if I answer the questions positively, option 3 will be chosen and its all systems go!!! Although whether I would still have to see a dietician or not, I don't know.
Hope this bit of information is helpful to others like me who are waiting for St Richards and feel like nothing is happening.
Julie x

 

[BlueDiamond]

 

[teen]

If you are sending it back I would send it recorded delivery so you no it gets there GOOD LUCK

 

[debbiejane]

thats great news julie good luck x

 

[margaretmc]

Hi Julie
I had one of them forms to fill as well but it took me 3 weeks to fill because it was that long and I was feed up doing it . I seen their psychotherapist and I was only in with her for about 10 mins . She just asked the questions that was on the form and about positive things I want to do after the surgery , I cant swim and Id like to learn and Id like to start horse ridding after the surgery . Your more than welcome to PM me if you want to know any more . Good luck .
Margaret xx

 

[Stupid]

sorry having to see pschologist is delaying you getting your op but i hope you get your op and the support you need[i can't see why depression etc need nesicarily stop you getting the surgery if you need the surgery and you are getting the help you need]

good luck

stupid me

 

[angelpie]

hi julie. I also got 3 forms from chichester yesterday which really upset me. I filled them in and ran ( walked fast I mean ) to the postbox. now its another wait. I will keep you posted.

 

[mandyl]

secretary told me this morning that they are just something you have to do on the way to op. xx

 

[thinkbethin]

I never had to do any questionaire forms. Different hospitals =different rules on run up to surgery I suppose.
Good luck with your's though. Its a good job I did'nt get any because I'm useless with forms lol.

 

[Spikeyjaycee]

Well I completed mine last night and sent them off today. Out of interest, anyone else who got them from Chichester - did you notice the typographical errors in the American test? Now, whether this was a test to see whether anyone actually spotted them or it was just a silly mistake, but I had to correct the mistakes before completing the questionnaire!!!! I answered all 3 questionnaires honestly (thank goodness I've been feeling pretty good the last few weeks otherwise my answers may have been different!) so hopefully that will go in my favour and I'll get straight to the op without seeing the psychotherapists. Although, what happens if I don't see the psychotherapist? Is it straight to the op, or is there a pre-op appointment first where they do bloods, swabs etc? Julie x

 

[Snowcrystal]

Well I got home tonight and found an envelope with a Chichester postmark. Eek I thought! Inside were three questionnaires which, from what I've read, will give an insight into how you feel about yourself, your self-confidence and your history with food. The letter says to return them within 2 weeks otherwise they will not progress further with your treatment. It also says that on receipt of the questionnaires and discussion by the multi-disciplinary team, one of 3 things will happen:
1. A one-hour consultation with the specialist psychotherapist at the hospital.
2. If they have any questions they may contact your GP for further information or phone you to arrange a short telephone consultation with the psychotherapist.
3. The psychotherapist will deem you suitable for surgery and recommend this to your surgeon.
So, at last, things are happening. Hopefully, if I answer the questions positively, option 3 will be chosen and its all systems go!!! Although whether I would still have to see a dietician or not, I don't know.
Hope this bit of information is helpful to others like me who are waiting for St Richards and feel like nothing is happening.
Julie x

Ohhhh that sounds good...getting closer...good luck.

~hugs~

ps: what sort of questions are on this questionnaire?

 

[Spikeyjaycee]

Hi snowcrystal - I can't remember the exact questions but its sort of multiple choice - eg- how do you feel about youself - a/ I feel fine b/ I feel ok c/ I want to kill someone d/ go ahead punk make my day - that sort of thing. You score 0 points for answer a, 1 point answer b etc etc. I think the idea is that the lower you score the better. That sort of applied to 2 of the questionnaires, the 3rd was background into your weight problems, childhood history, that sort of thing. Must admit I completed it and sent it off without taking a copy so I can't remember what I said now!

 

[Snowcrystal]

Hi snowcrystal - I can't remember the exact questions but its sort of multiple choice - eg- how do you feel about youself - a/ I feel fine b/ I feel ok c/ I want to kill someone d/ go ahead punk make my day - that sort of thing. You score 0 points for answer a, 1 point answer b etc etc. I think the idea is that the lower you score the better. That sort of applied to 2 of the questionnaires, the 3rd was background into your weight problems, childhood history, that sort of thing. Must admit I completed it and sent it off without taking a copy so I can't remember what I said now!

Well that does sound like you did ok with that!

Good luck...I'm sure you'll do well.

~hugs~