PREOP psych evaluation!

[Sandra86says 92]

Hey guys!!! I'm PREOP gastric sleeve patient and have done all the pre reqs so far. My last and final step before submitting to insurance is the psychological evaluation. I have an appt this Thursday! So my question is.... What will it consist of? Is there any way to "fail" an assessment? That'd be the worst! What questions will they ask? Am I overreacting? Lol any insight will help me!!! Thanks so much!!!

[jeanniereenie 177]

mine just asked me generalized questions, I was nervous too! he asked me about my goals and if I had support, asked me to explain the procedure to him and then some random family questions.

I think its just to make sure you know this isn't easy!

[Hopscotch 57]

Hey guys!!! I'm PREOP gastric sleeve patient and have done all the pre reqs so far. My last and final step before submitting to insurance is the psychological evaluation. I have an appt this Thursday! So my question is.... What will it consist of? Is there any way to "fail" an assessment? That'd be the worst! What questions will they ask? Am I overreacting? Lol any insight will help me!!! Thanks so much!!!

I had to do the same thing! My psychologist ended up being a patient of Dr. Clark's as well, and had had her sleeve in September. Really put me at ease. She only asked generalized questions, and asked to what extent I've researched the sleeve. She was feeling me out to be sure I understood the impact this surgery has on your life, and make sure your expectations are not unrealistic. I don't think there is any way to fail, to be honest. I was so nervous too, you're overreacting like I did, I felt so many butterflies in my stomach before the appointment, scared I'd say something wrong. Really just be honest and let them know this lifestyle change is a second chance for you.

You'll be fine!

[KrstnC 15]

I had a meeting and a computer test. The computer consisted of 304 true or false questions. I laughed the whole time!! The computer questions are absolutely ridiculous!! The psychologist was really nice and asked just general questions about my mood, family and support. I think they just want to make sure you are not depressed and are doing this for the right reasons. I was extremely nervous. If you have a computer test don't sit and think, just answer

[3bzmom 96]

My appointment consisted of questions about depression, suicide, etc. I was honest and said I had struggled with depression off and on, but not suicide. The doc wanted to make sure I didn't think this was a "magic pill" that would solve all of life's problems. She also asked about support at home, and how I envisioned my life before and after surgery.

When we were done, she asked if I had any questions about pre-op that should be addressed by the nutritionist or surgeon. She said her job was to make sure that patients are realistic about the surgery and what it means in terms of recovery too.

In other words- you'll be fine!

[LynRey70 56]

Don't stress yourself over the psyc evaluation. They just want to make sure that you know what you are getting into and that its not an impulsive move on your behalf. My Psychologist ask me do I know who the president is,or who the vice president is. He then told me three words= apple table and New York then he asked me to repeat them five minutes later....I dont know why he did that I think it was to test weather I can remember instructions. Dont worry you will be ok.

[Menelly 56]

We'll put it this way. I'm severely bipolar (to the point that's why I'm on disability) and diagnosed Aspergers. I've been psych hospitalized 14 times. And I passed. Be honest, have realistic expectations, and you'll be fine.