Question:
Does anyone have any input on their psych. eval? I'm nervous about mine on 2/20/09

I don't know why I feel nervous about my psychological evaluation. Would anyone like to give me some input on how yours went? Any details would be greatly appreciated!    — mvdelamora (posted on February 19, 2009)


February 18, 2009
Feeling nervous is normal. When I went for my psych eval. I was sure she was going to laugh me out of the office; and I had a diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder. But, it didn't matter. She told me that my weight was actually making me sick; and suggested that I had a skinny person struggling to get out. It was the most empowering interviews I've ever had. Good luck to you. You'll be fine. Lisa
   — Lisa P.

February 18, 2009
Hi, My psych eval was very low key. I first filled out two large questionaires which were personality profiles then met with the psychologist after the profiles were computer scored. We discussed the findings and whether or not I agreed with the computer assessment. Then we discussed my anxieties about the surgery and my worry that I will be unsuccessful at weight maintainence. She then made suggestions of short and long term coping mechanisms. It was non-threatening and she gave me the obesityhelp.com web address and made suggestions for a couple of books to read. Good luck with everything. Kevin
   — hapkidodoc

February 18, 2009
My best advice is to be prepared on the surgery you are planning on having. Do some research. It really was not bad at all. I filled out questionaires and we discussed them. We mostly discussed how I was going to handle the physical, emotional and social changes that would likely happen. We discussed what I could do to be successful. At the end, he told me that I was an excellent candidate for the surgery and he told me what he was going to report back to my surgeon. Don't get me wrong, I was nervous as hell. I think that is normal especially if you have never been in this type of situation before...good luck!
   — MastaP

February 18, 2009
dontfret the eval is to basically see if you can be compliant with the chabges you will need to do for the surgery. also to see if you understand all the risks involved. some people go thru depression after surgery and they want to know if you have a psychological problems now. they will see if you have a ealistic view of the results, that your life will change but you will not become popular or a model looking if you are not that way now. you know. dont worry i havent heard many get disses for the psych. just know you have a life change and food changeahead and show them you can handle that.
   — 2bethin62

February 19, 2009
I was very honest and gave straight forward answers. Try not to be nervous about it and just be yourself and most of all be honest. I always tell my kids - I can remember a "truth" a million times but I can't remember a lie twice!
   — DebbiR

February 19, 2009
Don't worry about the psych eval unless you're wacko. It's just a general question and answer session. Answer the questions honestly and you'll do fine.
   — Jani

February 19, 2009
For me, this was the easiest part. Filled out a 1 page form.Then the doctor goes over it with you. Then he will ask you why you want this surgery? The whole appointment took about half a hour.
   — Virginia H.

February 19, 2009
I was also a little nervous, but it ended up being pretty easy. I had my psych eval yesterday. It lasted about an hour. We just sat and talked; I didn't fill out any forms. They basically want to get an idea of what your support system is like, whether you understand the risks involved with surgery, whether you have tried other weight loss methods, whether you are mentally prepared, i.e. no *current* serious depression or other mental/emotional illness that would keep you from being able to make good choices and abide by the health requirements for living with the surgery.
   — ads2e

February 19, 2009
Maria, The psych evaluation is fine. I had to take a 700 question MMPI evaluation. It's important to know that these tests are created to ask questions in different ways in order to catch lies so it's best to simply be truthful. You'll do fine. My psychologist was a very nice woman who even called me at home to discuss an area that she needed more info on. I found this to be very competant on her part. Maureen, Akron Ohio
   — Muggs

February 19, 2009
I, too was nervous, but primarily becuse of my history of Binge-Bulemia disorder, also Anxiety & Depression. It was the written test that highlighted 2 specific issues for me. #1. Problem with authority figures, & #2. Anger issues. I had to agree with both of them. He suggested I resume counseling, but with someone who speciazed in patients undergoing or have had bariatric surgery. I must tell you, it's one of the best things I've done for myself. Carol Ann, date of surgery, 2/3/2009.
   — cvalent1




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