Finally. My psyc. Evaluation

[thelakeisgone 25]

I had it on Tuesday. It was a little exhausting reading all those questions about depression. My heart goes out to anyone who has ever had or has those thoughts and feelings!

[thinner-me 160]

I have depression and take meds for it. However, I have never tried nor thought about committing suicide. Do you think I'll pass the psych test?! That will be really crappy if I can't have it because of that! My depression is controlled by meds. Wonder what they will say?

[thelakeisgone 25]

I don't know. I'm not sure how they officially decide. They told me I would get a letter stating if they thought I needed to make any changes in my life to help better myself. But i don't know if they will say that you shouldn't have surgery in it, they probably pass it on to the surgeon or insurance. I have anxiety issues but I'm aware and am able to deal with it most the time. I am a little worried about that though. We shall see. I'm thinking that they really look for people who had extreme answers, maybe looming for un-controlled disorders that may have them making big desicions without processing it truly.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

Obviously I can't say anything about your specific case or evaluation, but I can say that I have seen plenty of people approved here with illnesses such as major depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, etc. The common theme seems to be that they want to see that your situation is stable, you are addressing it with meds/therapy, and are prepared to cope with the changes that will come in your life after surgery. Good luck!

[thelakeisgone 25]

Just realized my auto correct error. Looking not looming! And bufflehead couldn't have said it better!

[naturegirl 320]

My psych eval was 2 weeks ago and it was less intimidating than I thought it would be. The psychologist is aware that I'm on medication for depression, and asked me questions pertaining to my stability, emotional well being, if I've seen a counselor before, etc. I thought more emphasis was placed on my attempts to become healthy and what lead to being overweight. I may be odd, but it was nice telling these hings to someone who would listen. To be able to share the embarrassment of being the biggest kid in my class or the soccer/field hockey teams, was refreshing IMO.

[lauraellen80 855]

I have depression and take meds for it. However, I have never tried nor thought about committing suicide. Do you think I'll pass the psych test?! That will be really crappy if I can't have it because of that! My depression is controlled by meds. Wonder what they will say?

@@thinner-me, I also have depression and am on meds (and unlike you, I went thru a really rough patch about a year and a half ago and had a lot of suicidal thinking). The psychologist at my bariatric surgeon's office didn't clear me immediately, but had me start on some regular sessions with a therapist. After meeting with her a second time a month later, and her talking to my therapist, she cleared me for surgery. She just wanted to make sure that I had a good support system and could continue working on my issues throughout the process and after surgery. If you are stable on meds, it shouldn't be a problem. Good luck!

[thinner-me 160]

Thank you for all the replies. I think you are all right. They just probably want to make sure you are stable before jumping in to it! Mine is June 17th. So I guess I'll find out soon enough!

[thinner-me 160]

Passed the psych eval today with flying colors!! Worried for nothing! Thanks for the words of encouragement!

[thelakeisgone 25]

I'm still waiting on my results they mail ours out.

[thinner-me 160]

I'm still waiting on my results they mail ours out.

He said I would get the mailed report also, but I told him I was worried about not knowing. So he told me before I left that I did great and would be moving on with the process!