hburns89
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Reading forums from pre-op and post-op patients, nervous, excited and a little scared. Only two of my family members know about my decision (my mother and my significant other of eight years Raymond) I can't tell anyone else because they are too judgemental and won't understand. I am nervous about my psych eval. when I was a teenager I was on antipsychotics and antidepressants for a few years mostly because of my weight (I was obese throughout middle and high school), I don't want that to be a reason why I cannot get the help that I need.
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I was worried about my psych eval, too, as I have a history of depression and take medication for it. But really, it's not that they are looking for a reason to turn you down for surgery--it's just that they want to be sure you understand what you're getting into and that you have a support system to be successful after surgery. Be prepared that they may have you start therapy (if you're not already seeing a therapist) before they clear you for surgery. I had to see the bariatric center's psychologist twice, a month apart, and she talked to my therapist before giving the OK. Again, they just want to make sure you are as prepared as possible to get through the emotional rollercoaster of the process.
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I concur totally with @hburns89. Psychologically speaking, WLS could bring to surface some things you might not be expecting. Having had the surgery already I have experienced some food related things that I wasn't expecting to experience. Nothing earthshaking or in need for therapy, but enough to cause me to ponder on them a bit. Just be as prepared as you can be. Also, if you need to talk with someone on a regular basis for a short-time, and you are employed full-time, you may want to check to see if your employer offers an Employee Assistance Program where you can talk with someone for no additional charge. Also, your WLS center should be able to assist with a referral or someone in their own group.
