Pysch Evaluation Question

[Zoumommy 61]

Hi,

I'm at the beginning of the sleeve surgery journey

and I'm freaking out about the psych evaluation, is it possible to fail and be denied for surgery? Can those experienced with the putsch eval give me an idea if what to expect? Thank you Angie

[Antonette 12]

My psych eval. was easy. I thought I was going to fail, but it seemed like I sailed thru it. Be honest, know your stuff about sleeve surgery and know that it's not an easy fix. You'll do fine!

[Cupcake 801]

My psyc exam consisted of a bunch of questions, as well as some basic questions concerning my support system, habits, and my future goals.

[Shrinking Tammy 15]

I was scared when I had mine, but did ok. They even rated me on stuff I didn't expect. Like showing up on time, IQ and my appearance. I then spoke to the lady for about forty five minutes and then took a series of written test for about two hours afterwards. ( Some of it was hard at the end.... I wish I would have studied a little on the vocab part.) I believe if you answer the questions in a manner that alerts the doctor to things like severe depression, suicidal thoughts or you not being able to handle this major event...they may recommend other treatment before they give you a passing score for bariatric surgery. So I would not exactly call it "failing" more than you may just need more time/treatment to prepare for this life change. Also... she wrote down everything I said word for word!!!! I know this because I asked for a copy when it was completed a week later. (A copy that I had to go get in person with a photo ID and sign for)

[Zoumommy 61]

Thank you so much for your input. I do my psych eval and nutrition on the same day, so it's going to be a big day and I'm nervous!!

[Shrinking Tammy 15]

Thank you so much for your input. I do my psych eval and nutrition on the same day, so it's going to be a big day and I'm nervous!!

My insurance did not require a nutrition but I was so scared about the psych. Good Luck!!!!!

[Zoumommy 61]

My ins doesn't require nutrition and in fact doesn't cover it, it's one of my out of pocket expenses. My surgeon requires it

[Zoumommy 61]

How was your psych eval? What did they ask you?

[Zoumommy 61]

Wow that sounds untense

[Zoumommy 61]

Did you have a written part? This helps ease my anxiety thx!

[Antonette 12]

I had to do a written test too. It was like doing my SAT's again. It took about 1/2 hour.

[Zoumommy 61]

Were they multiple choice answers or essay? Should I study?

[Shrinking Tammy 15]

In no specific order. Draw a picture of a clock, Solve number problems, Fill in the rest of this sentence, Substitute this word for another word just like it, Abouy 300 multiple choice questions about my life. Number and word problems combined.

[Antonette 12]

Multiple choice. My test asked about me and how I think about certain things. My personality, if I am mentally stable, depression, anger and even my faith was mixed in.

[purplefaery 48]

The vast majority of psych tests are multiple choice, including all the ones I took during my psych eval. I know that this is a stressful visit, and I was worried. My personal advice? Just go in and answer their questions as honestly as possible. The main purpose of the psych eval is to evaluate if you are truly ready for this huge, life changing event.

I wanted this surgery more than anything else I can think of, but I went in and was honest about my history of depression and substance abuse (I've been clean for years). I wanted the psych to have all the info he could because if I wasn't ready, I wanted him to tell me! Personally, I can imagine nothing scarier than the thought of going through all this only to fail myself again! If that was the road I was headed down, I surely wanted him to tell me that! After stressing for 2 weeks after I saw him, worrying that I was "too crazy" for surgery, I met with him again and he approved me.

Best of luck to you! Know what you are getting into with the surgery and be as honest as you can and I'm sure you will be fine!