scared to schedule psychology evaluation!

[re14768 72]

I'm at the final stages for wls, only thing remaining is clearance letter from my pcp and psychology evaluation. I'm so nervous to schedule evaluation. .anyone else was nervous? Pleas let me know your evaluation went. ..tnx

[SandeeD 363]

Mine was easy breezy. They just want to make sure you're not doing this for the wrong reasons. Just be honest, it's a conversation. It didn't hurt that my counselor had the surgery herself.

[Lulusmom 16]

I was nervous to go to my as well but when I got there and started talking to her I was good. She just ask me all kinds of questions like "how my childhood was like" "how long I've been overweight" "what diets have I tried" "if I'm a night eater" "what do I do when Im upset, mad etc..... You will be fine just be honest with your answers and everything will be good!

[HHHappy 225]

Mine was easy, too. Had to answer a 300 question"test", then visited with the psychologist.

Edited February 3, 2014 by HHHappy

[BigGirlPanties 957]

Yes, I had to do the "test" first and then spoke with her... as long as you are honest (as stated above) you shouldn't have any problem... we have all tried a MILLION "diets" and fads, etc., they just need to get a feel for where your head is at, if you are committed to making this work, and that you are doing it for you... a healthier YOU! Good luck, should be no problem!

[SlowlybutSurely 73]

From what I hear, they're basically trying to determine if you are mentally and realistically ready and willing to cope with the lifestyle changes

[CurvyCakes 269]

Hey there...I was nervous persay just didn't know what to expect. Mines went extremely well. He's worked with tons of bariatric patients even come in to do talks at group sessions so he was really able to connect some dots for me. So glad I went! Didn't like how I felt when he asked very direct questions about my childhood as that was a shocker I just thought the talk would be about WLS, my prep and relationships with food but it was far more. All in all mines was GREAT!

[greensleeve 457]

Mine told me upfront the only things that would make her say no were if I was suicidal, homocidal, or if I were psychotic and not on medication.

She said that if someone says they are very depressed or an active drug user they have to deal with those issues first before they have surgery.

I really liked mine, she gave me some good things to think about in terms of how to eat with the family and what to tell the kids.

[woo woo 872]

Also they look for any areas for you that could present obstacles or pitfalls in the future after the surgery.

This is not to keep you from having it, but to help you to be as successful as you can by preparing and planning for those things that might arise. I.e. snacking after work, or stress triggers, etc, just what ever it might be for you in particular.