Psych Eval....

[petra1124 33]

So I had my psych eval today and I have no clue how it really went. She asked me a bunch of questions related to why I wanted the surgery, my family life, any trauma in the past. She said that it sounds like I am working really hard to follow what my doctors have been asking me to do, but she didnt give me any info beyond that. She also stated that she wanted to talk with my primary therapist before she sends in her report. My therapist is totally on board with my decision to get WLS, but this is just another wait in the long line of waits that I have to go through. She said that she should have the report done by my next NUT appointment, and I really hope that she does as this would delay getting my appointment with the surgeon. I just hope this wont hold me back at all....I am so close to get pushed back!!

How have other people's psych evals gone? What was your experience like?

[Kimmy1813 77]

I actually have two psych appointments...I had one earlier this month, where the therapist just talked to me and asked questions....things like that. I go back tomorrow to take either an MMPI or Millon test. And then he sends his report to my bariatric doctor. However, he did tell me that he does not say that someone should or should not have the surgery....he said that's a decision for the individual to make, not him. He just wants to make sure that they understand this is a lifestyle change and things are going to be very different than what they are now.

[sramos89 260]

Sounds very typical. I would just make sure you follow up. When I was going threw my process I was a total NAG- I very nice and sweet and polite nag but I called every day! I wasn't going to fall threw any crack! Good Luck to you!

[VSGKirk 855]

I've yet to hear of anyone failing the psych evaluation.

People with horrible support systems and severe food addictions "pass" the eval all the time.

I have a feeling you'll be just fine - and post-op, all these hoops will be worth it!!!

[petra1124 33]

Yeah I have a pretty good support system and would not really consider myself to have a severe food addiction...Ive been able to stick with my pre op nutritional diet for the most part and have lost 10 lbs so far.

[Thenewmrssmith 36]

My psych eval was a joke. I filled out one page which was about my feelings for the past month. The other two pages were about anxiety. Once I was done he looked at everything and asked me no questions. He then said he recommends me for bariatric surgery and that everything would be sent to the surgeon the next morning. That was it! I was looking forward to pouring my heart out to someone!!!! As I was walking out the door he said your going to look great after surgery! Gee thanks!