Question:
i have a psych evaluation coming up, about 5 years ago i tired to commit suicide,

i havnt had any trouble with my depession for a couple of years now, im even off the meds. but 5 or 6 years ago i tired to kill myself ( stupid eh? ), will that hurrt my chances to get a good report to get the surgery done?    — alondralouise2 (posted on February 20, 2002)

February 20, 2002
My "attempt" was about 10 years ago, but I went through therapy and the psych Dr. did ask about it, but never used it as an issue. Just act as though it is all in your past. I was young and depressed when I did it, just show maturity about it and discuss how much you've "grown" since then. Shouldn't be a problem. Good Luck
   — [Anonymous]

February 20, 2002
I attempted suicide also. I was 20 and crying out for help. I did it to try to "teach" a boyfriend a lesson. Some lesson, huh. I was honest with the doctor. I told her and let her know why and that I was soooo over that period of my life. If it comes up just be honest about it.
   — [Anonymous]

February 20, 2002
I attempted a year and a half ago, it didn't come up in the psych evaluation and I never mentioned it. Your medical records concerning this are usually kept under lock and key, anyone that releases this type of info can get into really big trouble, thanks to confidentiality laws.
   — [Anonymous]

February 20, 2002
I attempted suicide at age 20. At 27, I applied to have WLS. I was honest and told the psychologist that I had suffered from depression in tne past and even attempted suicide. She asked me some questions about this, but then she recommended me anyway, and my suicide attempt was nowhere in her letter. Don't worry - you'll be fine.
   — [Anonymous]

February 20, 2002
I have tried to commit suicide three times in the past; have been diagnosed with four psychiatric disorders; and am on mostly psychotropic medication for the rest of my life--guess who reffered me to a bariatric docter? My psychiatrist.
   — Allison L.

February 21, 2002
I was hospitalized for depression and suicidal thoughts in September of last year, and my psychiatrist, too, referred me to my WLS surgeon. I was stressed out over the psych evaluation too (I had mine in December) but it turned out to be no big deal. Just be honest with your doctor during the evaluation. These doctors realize that depression is rampant among the morbidly obese. Their main objective as I understand it is to make sure that you don't view the surgery as "magic", but simply as a tool. Best Wishes to You.
   — Monte N.