Will I fail my Psych Exam?

April 30, 2008

Thinking ahead once more...The Psych Eval.

I've heard Kaiser denies you for depression. Am I depressed? Yes, I'm depressed, and my weight is the main reason for that. What else do they want to know. Am I ashamed of the way or look or do I stay at home and avoid social activities because of it? Yes, Yes! That is 50% why I am here, after my health concerns!

So, my question is, who fails this and for what reason? Would a person who have no idea what this surgery is about not at least pretend to know what they were talking about at the Eval?

VegasGrace · April 30, 2008

Hey again. Depression is now a co-morbid so I don't know how anyone can be denied for having a co-morbid.

But check, perhaps google it.

I was told by an health professional insider that those psych evaluations are to access the patients ability and willingness to follow doctors orders.

Not gonna matter if someone has depression, agoraphobia, panic disorder, bi-polar, personality disorder, etc.

Remember what we talked about in chat.... patients with these disorders were approved.

Don't worry...but do google it!

Congrats on taking the steps and hope everything goes smoothly for you.

Stay_Tuned · April 30, 2008

Hi there...

I had my psych eval today.. and it was VERY basic... I did have to fill out a few surveys... the color in the circle ones... one was T or F and the other was a degree of depression one... She told me that 15 was the cut off to allow someone to do surgery... I was a 9. I do not feel as though I am depressed... I feel as though my weight holds me back...

I was very nervous about my eval but it was fine... she asked about diets I had been on... the kind of things I eat now AND what kinds of things I will be eating.

She was very informed in the lapband because that is primarily what she screens for. She was not judgemental just making sure that I had valid thoughts and expectations of what the band was.... I have heard it said here before... It is a tool for weightloss... and it not the primary solution.

she also wanted to see how I handled doctors orders and if I was prepared for what the surgery entailed pain level wise...

She asked questions about if I was an emotional eater... if I ever thew up after eating for weightloss.. what other diet programs I had tried... things of that nature....

I hope this helps to give you peace of mind.. If you have any questions after reading my reply.. Please let me know..

Good luck!