had psych eval today...

Hey everyone, 
                  I had my psych eval today down by Hershey.
Dr. Getz was the dr.
He was great, very open and funny. I loved him!
He said that he was " giving me the green light for the surgery"!!!!!!!
I'm so happy that part is over.
Everything is done now except for my nutrition classes... I have 4 more to go.
Haven't run into any snags yet. ( knock on wood,..right?)
I just had to tell you whats been going on lately.. Thanks

Thats who did mine...LOL.

Glad all is going smoothly. Who is doing your nutrition?

Great news!!!  Congrats!!!

That's great that everything is falling into place for you!!!

That's great. Are you having your surgery at Hershey? That's where I had it done.

Yes. I'm having the surgery done at Hershey Med.
I see the nutritionists in the group.
I saw Susan Veldheer last month.
This time I see Kerry.
Hopefully, My surgery will be sometime this winter.

What kinds of questions do they ask you at psych eval.? Are the questions all food related or do they ask you things like, "Do you hate your mother?" I have no idea what to expect.

He asked me a million questions.
I think every psych dr. asks different things.
It wasn't all about food.
He asked me if I eat if I'm angry or sad, (emotional eating)
asked if I overeat and purge, (bulimia) or if I ever did?
asked if I skip meals ect..
asked how long I've been over weight...what wre my weights in the past.
Why do I think I'm over weight... like large portions and innactivity...
family history of obesity?...

He asked alot of cognitive questions.
I had to repeat #s... but in reverse.
Just some general knowledge questions.

He did ask me to explain the surgery procedures to him.
Just basic knowledge of wls and risks involved...

He asked what kind of childhood I had?
Nothing too deep...
Don't worry... it's really not that bad... Susie

Thanks! I was constantly wondering about what they ask you. I have been to therapy sessions in the past for weight related issues. I think I am an emotional eater. Trying very hard to recognize that when I am doing it. Not always easy.

They are also concerned with compliance. Tell them you will track your food intake and do your follow ups religiously!