Question:
What happens when you have invalid MMPI-2 results???

I went today for the psychological testing. The psychologist that reviewed my results said that per the test my life appeared to be perfect...so I had to take a 2nd test. After reviewing the results the psychologist stated I had a controling personality, I do things my way or no way and my chances of being successful with WLS is "low". Here is what I want to know...why is it a bad thing to have a pretty good life except for being overweight? If you asked my friends and family I am the happiest most joyful person they know and I am also very confident. I am at a place in my life that I feel like I have a great life. My marriage is strong, financially doing well, I have a great support system around me and am a well rounded individual...no pun intended! Now granted a few years back when my mom passed away I went into a deep depression and with the help of therapy and meds I live a depression free life. Where does it say that just because you are overweight you cannot be a happy, confident woman??? I am concerned that the psycholgist may not agree based on MMPI test results that I will follow the process and be successful however I feel very strongly that I am ready for this lifestyle change. The weight loss surgery isn't going to make me a happier person...it is meant to make me a healthier person. Has anyone else disagreed with the MMPI test results? Will they still accept me for surgery or will I now be turned down for being a happy person???    — heart2bthin (posted on November 18, 2009)

November 18, 2009
I'm confused. Have you been turned down for surgery? Did the psychologist tell she/he was going to disqualify you? I agree that overweight people can be very happy. That's where I was before surgery 2.5 years ago and I'm happy now. I don't think you would be turned down for being a happy person unless the MMPI test says otherwise.
   — Muggs

November 20, 2009
Ask for copies of your testing results and take them to another psychologist for a second opinion. It sounds like your dr is less worried that you are happy and more worried that because they see you as "controlling", you might not submit yourself to the rules, which are very important to success. You are always entitled to consult another psychologist and your results are yours, so they will be released to the qualified healthcare provider of your choice. Also, if you have a therapist, they can write a letter of support to be submitted to your insurance along with any testing results. Best of luck.
   — mollyt