Psych Evaluation

[illgeturhairdid 176]

Hey all,

Hope you are enjoying your weekends! Sure does seem that they just fly by faster and faster. But I like it because I spend so much time on these boards and I've learned SO much!

Today's question is about the Psych Evaluation. Mine is tomorrow and I was wondering if anyone could tell me what to expect? What sort of questions?

The point is to make sure mentally I am able to handle the changes that will be required and will result from WLS. I'm not looking for someone to ask me about my childhood and stuff. I should be okay, right?

[courtines 6]

Mine was pretty straightforward. She wanted to know that I knew the basics about the surgery and the limitations that I would have food-wise. She checked that I had support at home and that I would be able to take the necessary time off of work. I did have to do an MMPI to make sure that there was no underlying undiagnosed mental illness. Don't stress too much about it. I think that surgeon's offices tend to refer you to people who are more likely to "pass" you on the psych evaluation. They are not going to send you to someone who is nit-picky and unlikely to recommend you for for surgery. Don't stress too much. I am sure you are going to be fine.