Psych Evaluation
I was a little nervous too, because I have issues, lol. But honestly, they really want to make sure you understand what you're getting yourself into, what your motivation for surgery is, and give recommendations for things to help you cope with changes that come after surgery.
Mine recommended therapy to help me adjust to the weight-loss, but didn't require it to have surgery. At first I didn't think I would, but as I started losing weight and struggling with some issues, I decided to go for me. I want to make sure I am as successful as I can be.
I agree a therapist is always good. I have one myself and I'm glad I have her in my corner.
?The seeker embarks on a journey to find what he wants and discovers, along the way, what he needs.?
- Wally Lamb
What should you say? You should be honest. Second-guessing things, or lying through your teeth, in order to say what you think they want to hear is asking for trouble.
The psych eval is a tool (not always a perfect one) to legitimately screen for issues that may pop up down the road that would cause serious problems. A frequent mantra around here is "surgery works on your stomach, not your head," and the mental component is absolutely important when preparing.
A "no" or a "not right now" may be a good thing.
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