Psych Appt

I was just wondering if anyone had to take tests with the Psychologist?  I had to take 2 today and make another appt to back in a week and go over the test results.  I get so nervous taking test, I was afraid I'd answer the wrong way.

Yeah, I have heard that most do require you do a test/evaluation. Some of them I have heard are like 200 plus questions. I, luckily, did not have to do one. But, I do not think it is a wrong or right answer type of assessment. Those things are primarily to make sure you understand and are mentally ready for the major changes that will happen to you physically and mentally after losing weight. I am sure you did just fine.

Yea, I had to do a couple of tests for the psych eval. It seemed like there were a million questions with some of them being asked over and over again. Don't worry about it. I'm sure you did just fine. Who is doing your eval?

I just had my meeting about the psych test results today.....it is just to make sure that you can handle the stress and changes that are involved...it isn't much to worry about....my insurance required me to have it....you'll be fine just follow any recommendations that they might have for you............Have a good rest of the week and try not to worry............WENDY

I remember doing the psych evals and it was a complete and utter JOKE (don't make me get up on my soapbox....well, only if you want to hear my opinions about it)!  It really isn't that hard to go through.  You should pass with flying colors. 

It isn't an actual test per sae and there are no right or wrong answers :-) It is just an exam to pick your brain a little to make sure you can hand the mental and emotional toll and responsibilities that go along with weight loss surgery.

The test questions are very redundant. They asked the same thing in a bazillion different ways.

I'm sure you did fine.

Thanks for all your replys.  I did think the questions were repetative.  I guess in the back of my head I know they are only making sure you are ready to make a committment to the surgery and new way of life.  I know there will be big changes ahead. 

Grumble.. stupid psych test..

I thought there was only 1 test. Is there something that I need to know? Wow, In this case he's the norm and as some of ya'll know I'm not, so does this mean I will need more?????Barb

This is my first post (heavily researching surgery at this point) so I hope it comes through okay.  Here is what Blue Cross/Blue Shield of TN has in their requirements for bariatric surgery for psych eval -  Psychiatrist/Psychologist must submit all of the following:

• Documentation of the individual's willingness to comply with both the pre and postoperative treatment plans; and

• Interview/evaluation results; and

• Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI 2); and

• Psychological evaluation (any screening accepted by the American Psychological Association); and

• The Eating Disorder Inventory (EDI-2) or the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26)

NOTE: If any of the above (Interview/evaluation, MMPI 2, EDI-2 or EAT-26, or the Psychological evaluation) provides a suggestion of cognitive slippage or psychosis, a predictive test (e.g., thematic apperception test (TAT) or the Rorschach test) is required