First Visit What should I expect

[Lily22 13]

Well I already did the orientation and now I have my first visit with the psychologist. I am just beginning my journey. What should I expect ? I filled out a six page questionnaire but what happens now? Can anyone fill me in

[Ginger Snaps 1,323]

Every psych eval is different. I didn't have to do any questionnaire or anything. I used the psych I see normally (depression and bipolar) and he spent about 20 minutes asking me about my family history and how long I had wanted to lose weight. We actually talked very little about weight loss.

Other people I've seen on these boards had to do questionnaires and some psychological tests but I haven't seen anyone who said they got turned down for the surgery because they didn't get a good psych eval. I remember seeing one person who said their psych said they weren't a good candidate for surgery because they "didn't understand nutrition" but I didn't see that that stopped her from having surgery.

Just go in honest and open and you'll do fine. I think people intelligent enough to research the surgeries and seek advice and support here online are generally stable enough to pass a psych eval! lol

[Lily22 13]

Thank you. Guess I'm just nervous had to wait almost two months just to begin the steps to a new beginning.