Can anyone give me advice...

for my appointment tomorrow for my psych eval? I am very nervous! No I don't intend to lie, but I heard that there are just some things you should NOT say! Any advice is welcome! Thanks hugsssssss Krista

Hi Krista, Tell the truth. There are no right or wrong answers, and most of all the psych eval is to help you and make sure you're prepared for surgery. Believe me, my friends and family were surprised I passed it... Good luck! -Deb

Deb Ty very much for your response. I appreciate it very much. I have done everything else so well I am afraid I won't "pass" tomorrow! Krista

Don't worry to much about the psych eval. I was really worried and found that it was really easy. They are really going to just ask you about your family history, what you eat and why you eat. Just be honest and look em in the eye when you respond. I just told them that I eat because I "like" to eat and have difficulty controlling myself. They will also ask about your diet history and why you think you may have failed. They also ask what your expectations are for the future after surgery....I was just honest and said that I was looking forward to doing all the things that I feel I'm missing out on now like buying clothes and keeping up with and having fun with my kids. I told her that the bigger I'm getting the less I want to do just because it takes sooo much effort with all the extra weight to haul around...You know like if the kids are begging to go on a bike ride, I want to be able to say YEAH! Lets go instead of not right now or making excuses. I really feel horribly guilty about the excuses I make to not be active with my kids. We all lose out because of it. Soooo...good luck to you and I'm sure you'll do great.

Hi Susan Thank you for taking the time to respond! I was so nervous! It went great! Thanks again hugsssssss Krista

No need to worry at all. If Chris is still doing them he is a wonderful person and will make you feel very comfortable. Just be yourself. Don't feel nervous at all. I'm sure you'll feel just fine. Good Luck, Maggie

Hi Maggie Yes it was Chris and he was good at making me feel comfortable. I just was worried about what not to say or what to say. I had heard so many different things by others and I told him that. He said the same thing everyone said...be yourself there ar eno right or wrong answers! Well it worked out great! Thank you so much for your words of advie they are very much appreciated. Hugsssssssss Krista

KRISTA I KNOW HOWYOU FEEL. I WAS AFRAID THAT IF I WAS MY USUAL SELF THE DR WOULD DISCOVER I WAS CRAZY AND WOULD NOT APPROVE ME! WHEN THE DAY CAME I WAS JUST HONEST ABOUT WHY I WANTED THE SURGERY AND WHAT I EXPECTED. THEN HE GAVE MY HOMEWORK. YES, HOMEWORK. ANYWAY IT ALL TURNED OUT GOOD. IT IS NOT A PASS OR FAIL. IT IS A "DOES THIS PERSON REALLY KNOW WHAT THEY ARE GETTING THEMSELVES INTO", ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS REAL,AND MENTALLY CAN YOU HANDLE THIS.YOU WILL DO FINE. GOD BLESS SPLENDALICIOUS

Hi Splendalicious thank you so much for your words of encouragement and sharing your story with me. Yes I was terrified he would say OMG r u crazy??? hahaha well luckily he didn't! Thank you again and also best wishes on your upcoming surgery! Things will be wonderful for you! Hugsssssssssss Krista

Hi Krista: I was surprised they didn't take me away right then and there. The doctor wants to make sure you are psychologically ready for the changes you will need to make before and after surgery. You have to change your entire way of thinking about food. He will ask if you've had any food-related illnesses (anorexia/bullemia) and why you've decided to have the surgery. Be honest and be very relaxed. Honest - if they cleared me, they will clear you too. GOOD LUCK! Tara