Helpful info about Pre Op Psych Eval.

[MorganO87 33]

I posted yesterday about how I was concerned about my psych evaluation I will be having next week. I'm not concerned that I'm crazy (although it's debatable sometimes lol) it just makes me nervous I will say or do something wrong. I think I was more nervous about not knowing what to expect since I've never had a psych evaluation before. Anyways, upon doing some research I found a detailed website about what to sort of expect and wanted to share it so anyone else nervous about their psych eval could read it.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3096263/

[scootergirl 118]

I think most of us were nervous before we had our psych check. I believe the psych evaluation is really only to be sure we go into surgery with realistic expectations and no serious complicating mental issues. As long as you have given thought to your reasons for the surgery, your adjustment to your new, smaller sized life, and have no significant eating disorders/mental health disorders I think you will be fine. All of us are a tad nuts (LOL) and we wouldn't need the surgery if we had a peaceful relationship with food. Your psych person will be aware of this. Breathe, talk yourself through your imagined conversation with your psych person, and I know you will be fine.

[BigGirlPanties 957]

Yes, I agree... I have a tendency to ramble when I get nervous...so I was sure I'd blow it! But I was honest about my expectations, that I know I still have to work at this and that I am doing this for me and my health... I was a nervous wreck until I got the green light from them!

Good luck, you've got this!!!

[paj92434 27]

Hi, I remember when I had mine I was also nervous. I do personally think you should not tell if there are any real negative things if you don't want to postpone your surgery. By this I mean if you have overcome things and are OK don't tell if you have had a serious eating disorder in the past or if you do not have a support person. I answered questions on test by how I thought they wanted me to. I made it all seem very positive. I know this may seem terrible to some people but sometimes the psychologists can postpone your surgery for the questions you answered on the test. This can throw off your whole plan. However if you have problems don't go without the help you may need. If you have serious depression or other problems get help but you may need to wait for surgery.

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

My husband and I had the sleeve in a large city in a large hospital with a large bariatric surgery center. The psychologist met with us together for 30 minutes, and it was lighthearted, just being ourselves, and never felt we were being grilled. Just be yourself! We women worry waaaaay too much, including me. Hope I can de-stress you, lol! Best of luck!

Edited March 7, 2014 by LindafromFlorida