Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

I am in Chicago and just got my psych appointment...they said it's 2.5 hours and I have to fill out a questionnaire beforehand. Can anyone shed light on what to expect during this? 2.5 hours seem like a long time.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Im in Chicago also. I'm sure each psych is different but the questionnaire for me was basic personality tests, like the Michigan Multiphasic.

The session itself was pretty standard. They ask about your history, what you know about the procedure, etc. It seems like the goal is to see where you're at and if you're mentally stable enough to work through everything the surgery presents.



Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

For my evaluation she was trying to determine if I understood the implications of the surgery. Things like permanence, forced change in volume, consequence of not following plan. She also wanted to understand motivation. If I was doing it to lose weight to just look better or if I was motivated by health concerns or mobility. We spend alot of time on support system and if I was committed. I had to have two, one hour sessions. I will probably go back for further appointments however.

The test was to give her insight to my personality. Mine was 165 questions long!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Did not last as long as scheduled, was him asking me if I was aware of the post op part

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My psych appointment was nowhere near 2.5 hours long... or I didn't realize it.

I had to feel out a question bubble sheet which was super long. A lot of it had to deal with mental illnesses, etc. After that I just talked to the psychologists about what I will do differently after surgery. Etc.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Mine was long because I had to fill out a 500 question survey. Afterwards he analyzed it. He said I was a risk taker and a non conformist. I was freaked out he would say I was unstable or something but he just said it wasn't a bad thing. But yeah, it was long. I like my shrink! He's a kind man. I hope you like yours too.


Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×