Worried about the p. eval.....

Hi all. Well, as I posted before - my surgery date has been pushed back to 10/19. I have my evaluation on 10/6 and I am worried. I don't know why though. I am worried about the surgery as well but I guess that is to be expected. Can anyone give me an idea about what they ask in the eval??? I am probably just worried over nothing. Thanks! Rachella

yesturday was my eval appt. and it was nothing. Just lab paper work request and being told to go on a Protein diet (which I knew nothing about) so be sure to as about the pre-op diet. My surgery was pushed from Oct 6 to the 21st. The wait is bad but now I'm getting really worried

are you talking about the psych eval? Some have you take a long test, pencil and paper, that is no big deal, just be honest. They are looking for anything that may make it difficult for you to deal with the new eating/and other life style changes after surgery.

Hi Rachella, If you mean the psych eval don't worry. They just want to make sure you know what you are getting into, that you understand the pros and cons and that this is a change of life not a quick fix. They want to make sure that you have "done your homework" and not just following the crowd. Be yourself, even if that means crying becuase you are emotional about the surgery. I got real emotional because more than anything, I want to be able to run and play with my 3 and 6 year old girls and I can't now. As long as you are convicted about what you want and show that you you have thought about this and know about the procedure, then you will do fine. Good luck to you. My surgery is tomorrow and I can't wait (still nervous though) Take care, Presh

For me the psyc eval was easy. I was worried at first because I have long term depression and I'm bi-polar but that in fact helped. I saw the report and it put in that weight loss would help me in regard to my depression. He asked all the other things, if I understood what was involved. How strongly I wanted the surgery. No problems. Relax (easy to say, huh)

Thanks everyon! I feel better about it now. I guess I am just stressing everything. The waiting is so difficult but such is life I guess. I am wishing everyone a safe surgery! Best Wishes, Rachella

my psyche test was just everyday common sense questions, like do you feel like someone is out to get you?? I stressed to the interviewer that I wanted the surgery because I wanted a healthier life, didn't expect to look like a model etc, but was tired of knees, back, hurting with all the weight, also said I wanted a different life with different eating habits and tired of yo-yo dieting my surgery is 10/18 so I guess I did ok