Psych Eval on Wednesday

i have to go see the shrink on Wednesday and I've never seen one before. I can conjure up all sorts of images in my head, So what's it like, my wife says I shouldn't make any jokes like I do when I'm nervous. She said the doc wouldn't think it was funny if I said something like "Just because everyone is out to get me, doesn't mean I paranoid." So any tips or warnings let me know.  

Honesty- honesty... "I'm nervous Doc I've never been to a psychiatrist before..." much better opening than looking into the corner and saying angrily.....
 
"I thought I told all of you to stay HOME!"


Sorry... I just couldn't resist... really its nothing to worry about...
Mine had me fill out some questionairres while I waited in the ...
waiting room. questions about relationship with food.... what diets i've done in past... how i felt when gained the weight back (like a failure) or how I felt when I lost it... ( successful happy healthy)

What I expected to achieve by having the surgery.... cure ALL my life's problems? no - just a tool to help achieve a healthier state and be able to become more active.

You get the idea....

Of course, for some people there are definate underlying issues that have contributed to them gaining massive amounts of weight. Again honesty... if there is some unresolved issue... they do want to help. (THIS isn't just for you... I'm saying that for all the lurkers as well)
If you have ever seen Big Medicine - Mary Jo Rapini- really tries to assist people overcome their cross-addictions so that when the person has their surgery THEY WILL BE SUCCESSFUL....

Relax... it's just another stepping stone...
You will be fine....

and your wife is right NO DUMB SHRINK JOKES!  sorry to disappoint.

AWESOME ADVICE GIRLFRIEND!!!!!!!!!!!

Ditto!  That is excellent advice! The psychologist/psychiatrist is really your partner/advocate, not someone wanting to trip you up.  My session was very relaxed and easy.

You will do great!

Thanks for the good advice.