Phych Eval???

My insurance said yes!!!!!!! Im excited, all I need is a phych eval. Anyonw know what questions they ask, what they are looking for etc......? Thanks :)

Hello
Congrats on your psych eval.  I had mine and from what I understand everyone is different. 

Mine was kind of like an interview.  She asked me a lot of questions.  She wanted to make sure I understand and can handle my surgery.  She was looking for any underlying psychiatric issues.  Some of my questions were

How has my life changed since I gained weight.
How do I expect my life to change.
How do I see myself as an overweight person
Do I understand the surgery I am going to have
What kind of support do I have
She also asked
Do I hear voices.
Do I have suicidal thoughts
Was I ever abused

It really wasn't that bad and I was done in 1 hour.

Good luck

Keeping in mind I took it over 4 years ago - I had a written 'test' first then followed with the visit.

Wasn't bad at all - you'll be fine!!

Are you mentally stable?
Any eating disorders?
Are you an emotional eater?
A volume eater?
Why do you want to lose weight?

Don't worry about which answers to give them. You need to be very honest with the psych and yourself.

Example:

Psych: Do you like sweets?
You: Oh, I hate sweets! I didn't gain the weight from sweets.

You really are a chocaholic. Unbeknown to him, he refers you for the RNY.
Six months later when you find yourself  and   and   after constantly eating sweets.

Be honest...all questions are asked for a reason.

Good Luck!