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My psych evaluation in on Monday...what should I expect? I have never seen a psychiatrist before?

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expect to speak with a very nice Dr who wants to make sure you want this for the right reasons, and that you have lots of support when it's all said and done. Oh, and some written tests, too. Be honest on those.

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I have my test today! I'm a bit nervous... Wish me luck!

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@lele109It's nothing really if it's anything like mine they just asked a few questions and I answered 150 questions (annoying) test asking the same questions just in different ways. I felt like it was a complete waste of time but I had to do it. Just go with it, answer honestly and be done with it.

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Thanks yall....makes be feel better.

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I was a little nervous for my psych appointments too! I was required to have two appointments by my surgeon. My first appt. he asked about my past - was there any physical abuse as a child, or did I ever abuse drugs or alcohol? He also wanted to make sure that I have good support at home. It wasn't bad at all!

My second appt. went very well! He told me that I'm right on track with everything I'm supposed to be doing for surgery, and told me that he was going to write his letter giving me clearance for surgery!

Hope this eases your mind! And good luck!

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Mine is Monday as well. Trying not to worry about it. Everyone says it's not a big deal.

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Its really not a big deal at all. The psych eval is not really to find ways to tell you NO, it is more to see if you have enough support, and have a realistic understanding of what this tool is actually for. Good health. Not to fit into a bikini, or to become a supermodel.

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Had mine yesterday she asked some basic questions family history married kids and diets I've tried literally sounded like a form she was filling out for the surgeon it was that easy maybe 10 minutes she told me she was approving me five minutes in

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Thanks to all who replied... that was not bad at all. Had to take 3 test about 200 questions total. Psychiatrist said I am a great candidate for WLS! Glad that is over....it was the last task I had to complete for insurance submission.

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