Psych appointment

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I am probably just odd here but I find it almost insulting that striving to improve health requires a psychological evaluation. I know the rationale- I just disagree with it being a blanket requirement. That being said, I had to complete a fairly long questionnaire. The appointment itself was very pleasant. We talked about family support systems and food triggers. The whole thing was about 40-45 minutes. I felt a little bad because I walked in with such a bad attitude and it was a great experience!

I don't. This is a life altering surgery. You are physically changing your body. There are so many people simply not ready and a few people who have ED's or are on the verge of ED's. I think it's a sensible safeguard. Honestly I wish it was a requirement for self pay patients as well.

[blondiebabs 214]

I thought it was kinda odd at first to require a psych eval, someone broke it down about basically what you said, some people aren't ready, have eds, body dimorphic, and some people are truly psychotic (even though they may not realize it) and cannot handle a surgery. So it made sense and I got over it pretty quick. And with that knowledge it would make more sense if it was required of everyone.