Psych Eval!

[AmberMarie86 18]

So I am freaking out about my psych evaluation. I don't know why but I am! It is not until November 16 and I am already driving myself crazy about it. I don't know what to expect or if they will just tell me I need to do more evaluations. What was everyone's visit like? Or what were you freaked out about that did or didn't happen? Any input would be amazing and help ease my mind! Thanks all!

[Racshelle 17]

So I am freaking out about my psych evaluation. I don't know why but I am! It is not until November 16 and I am already driving myself crazy about it. I don't know what to expect or if they will just tell me I need to do more evaluations. What was everyone's visit like? Or what were you freaked out about that did or didn't happen? Any input would be amazing and help ease my mind! Thanks all!

I used bariatricpsychevaluations.com and my surgeon accepted it, it was real but not overbearing. My insurance even paid for it, I only had a copay of $20.00 for the service. They completed my report and sent it to my surgeon within 2 days. I checked here before I used them to see that some others had used them. If you do not have insurance the cost is $150.00. You do part of the evaluation online and then have a psychologist call you for the second half, they ask questions in regards of what you eat, how much do you eat, do you exercise have you ever experienced any trauma. The beginning of the conversation I was asked to recall my weight and the changes in my weight from a child to a young adult to now. The online portion tells them more about behavioral/thought processes. I had an appointment the next day, they have a section where you can put in your insurance to be verified and they have an appointment calendar where you can choose an appointment. I called because the appointment I wanted the next day would not let me choose it, no problem they set the appointment I wanted on their end. I was told around the time to be at home in a quiet comfortable place for the phone interview, I did and I had my psych exam. I had an appointment for October 17th at a local psychologist, I kept the appointment until I knew everything was going to be ok. Everything was ok, and I cancelled it several days before my appointment. Some here have said that their insurance did not pay for the evaluation, some have said that they had an out of pocket that was very expensive. I was willing to pay the entire $150.00 if I had to, but only had to pay $20.00 copay. Before I cancelled my local appointment I received a message that was advising me I would have had to pay $70.00 or more to the local psychologist. I came out on top with bariatricpsychevaluations.com.

[DebiW 45]

Please don't be afraid. Mine was so simple. The doctor basically just wants to know that you are mentally prepared for surgery, and that you have done your research regarding it. Do not tell them you were freaking out about the appointment. I promise after its over with you are most likely going to say that was a piece of cake.

The Dr I saw just asked a few questions about why I wanted to have surgery. I explained that I wanted to be healthy for my future as I wanted to live a long healthy life. That this surgery was a tool to assist me with better healthier eating choices. My appointment didn't even last 30 minutes with him.

Best of luck to you.

[Tiffanie13 41]

No need to stress about the psych eval. The doctor I saw started out by just talking to me and asking general questions about my health and weight in the past, why I was considering surgery now, and other questions to see if I understood the process and was knowledgeable about the surgery. Then I had to do 3 questionnaires. They were just to make sure that there are no underlying psych issues that were causing me to be overweight such as food dependency and other issues like alcoholism that may become worse after surgery. I was told that it wouldn't keep me from having surgery but would let them know if I needed his assistance after surgery to work through issues that could potentially be problems. Best wishes and good luck!

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[Cape Crooner 589]

I don't hear that well and thought the Pych was the NUT. I talked about dieting for a half in hour until I figured out she was the Pysch.

I think they just want to see that your dedicated to the journey and well adjusted despite the obesity.

In my case, I was well aware that my weight was a health risk, but never really thought that I was abnormal in any (other) way.

Remember, they're #1 goal is your success. Once you enter the program, your success reflects on the quality of their program.

I think they'd only reject you if they feel your likely to fail (drink sugary drinks and graze on slider foods all day).