norahilda82

I answered this in a similar thread ten minutes ago. It might have been you that asked.
It's just to check that you have:
(a) a balanced understanding of ramifications of WLS
(b) a strong propensity to commit fully
(c) the 'right' attitude or range of attitudes
(d) readiness in the full sense
(e) enough of a support network in your life

HI, 1st off, don't worry about this! In my area there was a "group" meeting of about 6 of us first. In this mtg a therapist talked about the importance of putting ourselves 1st and doing the surgery for the right reasons. Then he went over group therapy and why it was an important part of our success or failure and gave us dates to come. Also advised us that a spouse or family member could come, as it was important to have home support. Then a week later we had our 1 on 1 with a psychologist. This appointment lasted about 45 minutes. She basically wanted to know how long I was thinking or preparing for the surgery before I met with the Dr, why I was having the surgery and what I wanted to accomplish with the surgery. (more then just the weight loss basically) . 2 very easy appointments

It's just to check that you have:
(a) a balanced understanding of ramifications of WLS
(b) a strong propensity to commit fully
(c) the 'right' attitude or range of attitudes
(d) readiness in the full sense
(e) enough of a support network in your life

I had an 100 question questionnaire. and a sit down talk for about 1 hour.

I had the interview with the doctor. She was quite awkward and weird, but I made it through. I completed the online questionnaire, too, and the results showed that I have a tendency to put others first. I had to complete two visits with a therapist to make sure I would take care of myself after surgery. The therapist had full confidence in me after the first few minutes of talking with me. Yes, I'm a mom and my children are the most important thing in my life, so naturally it would appear as though I put them first. What loving parent wouldn't? I also know that I have to take care of myself before I can take care of them. I'm doing that already, but the questionnaire didn't agree. LOL

I just had my psych evaluation and I had to answer a 250 questionnaire and then I spoke with the doctor for 30 mins. I was super nervous but it was really easy.

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This is the easy part, just relax and let it flow! As long as you are doing this for the right reasons you will be fine. My appointment took about 45 minutes from the point that I walked in the door. I did not have to do any extensive paperwork whatsoever and the process was pretty easy and painless!

Yep. I was asked questions for about 10 minutes and then was instructed to take the rest on computer. Any trained monkey could have performed this. I have a background in psychology and was a little annoyed that the visit was nothing more than answering forms. But, it was easy, so nothing to worry about.

I had to take the eleventy billion question tests. Good news! I'm not a psychopath. Then we chatted for about an hour. We were having so much fun talking that the appt ran over. LOL. So I'd say, just be yourself and have a good time. Be honest.

Hi Nora, do you mean psychological? If so, my understanding is that you have to do an extensive questionnaire then interview. But mine isnt until next week, so I dont know first-hand. Hopefully others will weigh in.

The Psychology Interview asks questions about your medical history, medications and mental wellness questions. Based on my experience, this was the easiest part of the process. The doctor wants to make sure that you are getting the surgery for the right reasons.

I took an obnoxious multiple choice test - maybe 35 questions. One was - ' do you ever get in your car in the middle of the night and get fast food? '
Wants to know if you have eating disorders, were you sexually abused, do you self-harm, if you are harmed at home, or afraid of anyone at home, do you have support from your family, etc.
I was nervous but didn't need to be. I will say there is a ridiculous psych test (MMPI2) out there with over 300 questions that some people have had to take, but not the average appt.

At mine I chatted with him about the various ways I've tried to lose weight and why I settled on the surgery I did. We covered exercise recommendations and mindset (this is a tool, not a fix all). I'll admit that mine was with a therapist that I used to see years ago, so it may have been different that others' experience. That being said, it was much less terrifying than I imagined (my heart was pounding as I walked up to the door). You'll get through it fine

Psych appts vary but nothing to worry about.