Psych Evaluation

Sheila · September 12, 2003

Hi Everyone,

Well, I went today and had my psych eval done. I was in the doc's office from 10:15 until after 1:00. It was painless though. That 400 question questionnaire was something else altogether. Nothing difficult just very time consuming. Anyway, he said he has a new computer program that allows him to analyze the questionnaire much quicker than before and he should have the results to my surgeon in a couple of days. One step down.....many more to go.

Sheila

BandAid · September 12, 2003

My psych eval was very indepth also. I think it took me a little over 4 hours, and included the MMPI, a couple of IQ tests, etc. I was exhausted when it was done, but also relieved that it was over.

I was a little concerned because I thought this particular doctor sounded pretty anti-WLS (he told me I didn't look that heavy and I was right at 100 pounds overweight), but it all worked out and the IQ test results were a definite boost to my ego. LOL

Tonia

Lioness81970 · September 12, 2003

Thanks for sharing your your experience with all of us. I am going for my eval on Wed 9/17. I come from a pretty dysfunctional family and in the back of my mind I feel as though they will "discover" something that I never knew was there. I know that's not true cause when it comes down to it I am just your average woman who has the same problems as everyone else so I know that's silly BUT it still crosses my mind. Thanks for sharing....it's helped to put my mind at ease a little!! :banana

Alexandra · September 13, 2003

Lioness, I had the same concern, a little. My family was very dysfunctional but I've been separated from them for so long the effect thereof are ancient history. I definitely think my obesity was exacerbated by my family's behavior when I was a child, but that doesn't mean I'm not a good candidate for WLS.

Just be yourself and don't evade talking about any particular subject. You'll do fine!!