Greetings form Washington

[pkw 0]

Hello,

I have been over 100 pounds overweight for most of my life. I am just beginning the process and want to learn from others who have been banded. I was turned down by GH Coop 3 times because my BMI was 39 and my comorbidities were not severe enough. So am now going private pay and have found St. Francis Hospital Center for weight loss and they understand that I need help and if I pass all my labs, phych and physical tests will be happy to help me.

Can anyone tell me what kind of questions will be asked at the phych evaluation?

pkw

Edited September 28, 2008 by pkw

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Like everything else, they all seem a little different! Mine was about 300 questions (taken from the MMPI test) and then a brief interview. They want to know if you might have a problem w/alcoholism, gambling, sex addiction etc to replace "food". (I think) Just answer everything honestly and you are sure to be fine!

[pkw 0]

Thanks for the information about the psych exam questions. Since I have been trying to get a band surgery done since 2006 and being denied over and over I just want to make sure I am prepared and don't say something stupid that would make me ineligible. I am so excited to maybe be able to, for once, lose weight and keep it off which has been my challenge all my life. You have done great with your loss so far in a very short time. Thanks for the support.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

I understand! People kept asking me if I was excited and I kept saying "When I come to in recovery and the band is in place, THEN I'll be excited!"

And thanks for your kind words about my WL....I lost a LOT of it preop , 9 post op, but I get my first fill on Oct 9 and things will start to pick up then!

Good luck and keep me posted how it goes for you, ok?

[RestlessMonkey 7]

That MMPI thing? They ask you the same "true or false" question about 15 times...for example (and I'm making this up; I don't remember the exact questions) I'd KILL for pizza. Then later: People who kill for pizza are like me. and then later I think killing for pizza is a good plan. (then they flip it) People who kill for pizza need therapy LOL

So just be honest. You'll do fine!

[pkw 0]

Will do. You too.

I am signing off for tonight but will send you an update. I have to call to make all my appointments tomorrow, first comes lab work, psych and then physical checks.

talk to you later.