Psych Evaluation

[WheelCrazy 19]

I have 2 nutition classes and my psych evaluation that is between me and surgery....

A psych evaluation for some reason really freaks me out. I'm so afraid that they will see what a bad relationship I have with food and how messed up I am in the head as far as diet and my weight Hang-Ups go that I will fail it. Has anybody ever failed their psych evals? I'm not saying that I'm crazy I'm just saying that I hate tests and I do have a problem with my weight which is why I'm here in the first place!

[Todd Rice 3]

You can't fail a psych exam, they just want to see if they can determine any potential problems or deal breakers, as well as come up with a game plan for dealing with them. Just go in, talk with them and answer their questions, you'll be fine.

[dg371 50]

I was nervous too, but my evaluation was really just a long talk about the surgery, long term goals, my support at home, making sure that I understood the entire process etc...

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[WheelCrazy 19]

Thanks, that's reassuring! It feels like a test....I hate tests!a

[Denice66 6]

I worried that it would be so much more than it was. I Didn't need more antidepressants or therapy. I passed for weght loss surgery. You will too.

Edited July 23, 2017 by Denice66

[Angie M 26]

The result of my psych evaluation was that I had to participate in six group sessions. The schedule did not match with mine so I had to see another therapist at least six times, which I found one on my insurance plan so it was only a $20 co-pay each visit. We had to cover the same topics as the group sessions and then she wrote a letter stating that I would be a good candidate for surgery. I really like this therapist and I've continued seeing her beyond the letter of recommendation and I hope that this will be at another tool to help me make this a successful surgery in the long run. There are many issues that we will have to face moving forward and six group sessions just doesn't cover it all. If there is a way for you to do it like this, I would recommend you check out your options. Just make sure you have someone who is trained for eating disorders and not general family psychology. Good luck!