psych eval for surgery

[tlynn4love 48]

Can anyone explain to me what they will be looking for or doing during the evaluations. I dont want to mess this up thank you

[Catgyrl68 66]

Each psychologist may be different, but they're mostly looking to see if you understand the procedure you will be having (how it's done, the risks, the benefits); what your expectations are (are they realistic or unrealistic? Do you expect to lose 100 pounds in a month? That sort of thing.); if you have any undiagnosed psychological issues; or, if you are on antidepressants, how you're managing your issues; and that you'll be compliant with all doctor's orders regarding food and exercise.

My meeting was easy-peasy, especially since I'd already seen this particular psychologist before. Our interview lasted about 1/2 hour, after which she said she'd type up her notes, and her assistant would call me up to read them back to me, just to make sure she got all my responses correct. If they were okay, she would fax it in to the surgeon. Whole process took about 1 week. I've heard others say they had to fill out a questionnaire that included strange questions. I didn't have that.

Just make sure you understand what the procedure entails, and especially what the risks are. If you don't, you should brush up on it first.

Good luck!

[agirlofaith 71]

Mine was pretty simple. I'm an easy going person though and chatted it up with her. I felt comfortable and it was easy to talk to her. She did say because I drink roughly (6 beers a week) that I was borderline having a drinking problem. Thought that was a little strange but assured her it was socially for football and what ever. She passed me!

[Catgyrl68 66]

6 per week is a drinking problem? My friend must be a full-blown alcoholic, cuz she can knock back 10 at a time!

[agirlofaith 71]

I know right?! I didn't include to tell her about Tuesday night .99 margaritas with my husband and Sunday bloody Mary's.

[tlynn4love 48]

Thank you for responding it is appreciated. The receptionist said I had to take a mmpi and a qpi (second one is most likely wrong lol) I'm just anxious about what they are looking for and I will definitely brush up on my rny facts before going

[Debbiebydesign 93]

I work in a psych facility. Occasionally, we get people who are either pre or post WLS. I have only known of one to fail the psych eval, This person had a severe personality disorder and an extensive history of self injury/mutilation. They were afraid the incision would trigger the patient's Self Injurous impulses. Much of the weight the patient carried was as a result of the use of anti psychotics and anti depressants.

I don't know about the QPI, but the MMPI, is the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, which is a diagnostic tool that psychologists and other agencies use to evaluate personality. Things like social interaction, body image, relationships, self image, are some basics. Personality disorders are often the result of learned, maladaptive behaviors in response to trauma, stress. Borderline Personality disorder and antisocial personalities (not to be confused with Asocial or introversion) are most commonly identified.

[tlynn4love 48]

Thank you ! I now have a better understanding

[Mtjoymom3 21]

Each psychologist may be different, but they're mostly looking to see if you understand the procedure you will be having (how it's done, the risks, the benefits); what your expectations are (are they realistic or unrealistic? Do you expect to lose 100 pounds in a month? That sort of thing.); if you have any undiagnosed psychological issues; or, if you are on antidepressants, how you're managing your issues; and that you'll be compliant with all doctor's orders regarding food and exercise.

My meeting was easy-peasy, especially since I'd already seen this particular psychologist before. Our interview lasted about 1/2 hour, after which she said she'd type up her notes, and her assistant would call me up to read them back to me, just to make sure she got all my responses correct. If they were okay, she would fax it in to the surgeon. Whole process took about 1 week. I've heard others say they had to fill out a questionnaire that included strange questions. I didn't have that.

Just make sure you understand what the procedure entails, and especially what the risks are. If you don't, you should brush up on it first.

Good luck!

Just like Catgyrl68 mentioned the only difference I had was I filled out a questionaire with like 50 questions asking me things like........I think its ok to hurt myself....check yes or no......its ok to for others to hurt me..........check yes or no............I think its ok to take someone elses prescribed medication......check yes or no...........that kind of thing...I was so stressed out about saying something wrong or somehow giving off the wrong impression and really it was so freakin easy it was almost funny cause I had myself so worked up! We pretty much just chatted like two old girl friends going over what the surgery was about and what I expected to get out of it and just stuff like that.....I know its easier said than done but try not to stress or work yourself up to much this I think was one of the more easier hurdles to pass.....please keep us posted on how things go

[Debbiebydesign 93]

My psych eval was casual. There were no formal tests.

[mom2lucky (suznc) 81]

Mine was a combo chat/ interview & 2 tests. One of the tests had eating disorder questions like do I think I'm fat, etc...duh. It appeared to be geared toward anorexia which clearly I did not have.

[Debbiebydesign 93]

There is a condition called "Body dysmorphic disorder." They may be concerned with a late onset eating disorder developing.

Also, a common personality disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, is almost exclusively diagnosed in women (about 85% of the time it is diagnosed) and many of the traits of this disorder are similar to those of eating disorders.