psychological consult

[gbakerc 2]

I have to do this next. What do they ask in the evaluation? I am guessing they talk about your emotional well being and such and figure out if you are stable. Any ideas what kind of stuff they go over?

Greg

[Froggie D 1]

I had a one hour interview. We focused on why I wanted the surgery, my wieght history, what kind of support I would have from family and friends, how important spirituality is in my life, what I have been successful with in my life, my attitudes toward medical care, following doctor's orders, what I already knew about the surgery, etc. Then I did an MMPI (about 350 questions) that gives a personality profile that tells about your thought processes, coping skills, anxiety and depression, energy level, self esteem, ect. Then I did a test created for bariatric patients that seems to focus on whether I felt my life was out of my control or that I was able to make decisions that affected my life and health and gave me some control, would I be a good patient, etc. It was interesting. I thought it was pretty non-threatening.

[bashful1269 5]

Mine was pretty much the same. I actually really enjoyed it...craziest thing ...she said "I was normal" Hmmm, she don't know me very well do she??? LOL

[Who'sThere 331]

This is another one of those things (and there are MANY) that vary greatly depending on the doctor. Some, as mine was, are very simple informal Q&A sessions, while others are very intense with pencil and paper tests that last for hours. You may get a lot of different answers on here, but you will likely not konw until you get there unless someone on here has been to your specific doctor.

[Who'sThere 331]

Mine was pretty much the same. I actually really enjoyed it...craziest thing ...she said "I was normal" Hmmm, she don't know me very well do she??? LOL

BTW...good luck tomorrow!