May have been too honest with the psych

So when I left he said he needed to go back over some of what we had discussedbut he was about 80% on giving me the green light for approval for surgery.
They told me...tell him what he wants to hear....I was trying to be honest but, ya know. I am nows freaked out that he will make me wait. I do intend to find a therapist because I'm sure I will need one especially after surgery. I guess it wouldn't be the worst thing if he made me start now but I feel so impatient and want it all approved now!!!
Has this happened to anyone?

My psych eval lasted about 6 minutes lol. I don't think it's wrong to be honest and if there are issues that need to be addressed, it is better to do so instead of waiting till later and finding out you should have done it sooner. Everything happens for a reason and I'm sure you will get your approval when the time is right.

My surgeon thought I was mentally ready for surgery.  BUT he still made me do a month of food journaling with notes on feelings before eating after eating, I had to come up with a list of 10 things I would do instead of eating.......then when I went back in he was pleased!  BUT I hadn't 100% quit smoking so he made me go through the process for another month......frustrating but illuminating at the same time!  I think it's good that they want to be 100% positive you're ready for surgery!  There are plenty of WLS failures out there who didn't have a comprehensive psych process as well!  You will be fine, I hope he things you're ready!

Yes, this happened to me. I think your honesty was good though. I had to start weekly therapy with a counselor and establish a psychiatric medication regimen through a psychiatrist. Once I had done that I had to get letters (like having a note from parents when you were a kid.) from both the shrink and my counselor. They had to say that I was attending my appts and that I was okay for surgery. Once I got them I faxed them to the surgeon as soon as Ieft their offices! Then I was scheduled for my surgery. It did take about a month, but I think in the long run it is worth it. Now I am scheduled for January 12th. Don't get discouraged. Talk to your surgery coordinater and they can probably help with where you need to go from here.

honesty is always the best way to go!  my psych eval was pretty rough.  he recommended i do 6 months counseling (once per month) and/or 6 months support group.  i did both and am so very happy i did!  he didn't do the counseling because he couldn't be the one *****commended it and then do it (conflict of interest).  the counseling was wonderful.  didn't think i needed it but i know now that i really did.  she helped me to realize the triggers to my binge eating which helped more that i ever thought possible. and it helped me get answers to the yo yoing i've done for the last 30 years!  it really blew my mind!!   i've gone back to her once since my surgery and if things get bad i'll go again.  that 6 months was well worth the wait.  i used it to educate myself and prepare myself for what was coming.

sending best wishes your way!!

Thank you so much for all of your encouragement! I love this forum!

My psyche appt lasted 2 hours, of which I spoke 4 minutes. I had this weird little lady who told me her entire life story! LOL.
I mean I have been told I am easy to talk to but that just took the cake. I wasnt able to tell anything, she went over my paper that I filled out answered her yes and no questions and then listened to her talk about her job, career, kids and money... It was flippin halarious!!

Wow....sounds like she needs a therapist!