PSYCH EVAL?!

[mi75 1,235]

I just had my psych visit yesterday and it was a total breeze. they asked me a lot of questions about my family, support system. also asked If I could identify any depression anxiety, etc.

I answered only what I was asked, and made sure to tie in a few comments about wls being a tool, not a cure. I also talked about how important it is to me to be able to be a great mom and play with my kids, be more active, etc.

she gave me a bunch of written evals that I had to do prior to the apt and looked them over. they were questions that I could tell related to eating disorders, paranoia, depression and anxiety.

I was truthful on them but if I answered any of them with something I thought might hold me back, I wrote a little sentence under it. the question 'do you turn to food for comfort' made me laugh. seriously??

I passed no problem. she was really excited for me and told me to stop in and see her when I lost my weight.

[tnpeach 41]

I had my psych apt today. It took right at 3 hours., 1 hour was talking to the psych and 2 hours taking a test. Talking was mostly about family friends, support systems, what do you do when you are depressed, unhappy, etc. I guess how do you cope with things.

I had 2 test one had 187 questions and the other had 586 questions. All were true and false. No wrong answers or so she said. I guess I will know the outcome in 2 weeks. I am not too concerned.

[DebraO 14]

I had my appointmet about two weeks ago and it was a breeze. It lasted about three hours. One hour with the doctor and two for the test. The doctor asked about my family, relationship and my understanding of the procedure. I didn't hear from the surgeon, so I assume it went okay .

[cutiepieinchi 158]

Mine is on Monday. Ill let you know how it goes:)

[SugarFreeMe 293]

My eval was a while ago, but while I was answering the true/false portion of the test he walked into the room I was in without knocking and caught me laughing. I turned around as he entered and said "This is hysterical, who writes these questions?" He laughed back and said "You pass, your definitely normal". Talk about relaxing the whole process. From there it was a breeze.

[bravobentley 55]

well thanks everyone turns out my personal psychiatrist can write a letter clearing me for surgery so much stress has been lifted from that but still keep me updated with how all your psych evals go!

[cutiepieinchi 158]

I just had mine a few hours ago. I didn't have to fill out any questionnaires. He said I seem ready and I'm a great candidate!

[cortonball 18]

It sounds like most people have had breezy psych appointments! I had mine last night and it was terrible! My doctor clearly had no interest in me. She asked me a bunch of questions straight off of a form. She asked me about my marital status, and I told her I was single. About five minutes later she asked me when I got married! As I was leaving, she told me that the next step is a behavior modification appointment. Which is fine, but annoying as nobody told me that was going to have to happen! I'm just glad I don't have to have any actual mental health services with that psychiatrist- she was terrible!! Sorry for the rant, I'm just still annoyed! I work in the mental health field and I know what that meeting should have been like!

[cutiepieinchi 158]

It sounds like most people have had breezy psych appointments! I had mine last night and it was terrible! My doctor clearly had no interest in me. She asked me a bunch of questions straight off of a form. She asked me about my marital status, and I told her I was single. About five minutes later she asked me when I got married! As I was leaving, she told me that the next step is a behavior modification appointment. Which is fine, but annoying as nobody told me that was going to have to happen! I'm just glad I don't have to have any actual mental health services with that psychiatrist- she was terrible!! Sorry for the rant, I'm just still annoyed! I work in the mental health field and I know what that meeting should have been like!

I'm sorry to hear that. Does that doctor normally deal with wls patients?

[cortonball 18]

@@cutiepieinchi, She does, that's the crazy part. I think she's the "go-to" referral for my WLS center. Oh well, onward! Thanks for listening