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Jolly    11

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Mine was about 30 minutes. Asked about any history of eating disorders like anorexia (obviously not!), thoughts of suicide, etc. it was a breeze for me and I'm sure it will go great for you as well.

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hedder14    59

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I had to take a test with about 150 question, then once he found out I was from the U.K we discussed the NHS. Spent about an hour and not one question on my wt or any eating disorders...

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ledavis13    33

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They asked about eating disorders and grilled about my support system. Made sure that it was something I was doing for me not for a crazed spouse or something.

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electronicart    120

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I had the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI). It was about 560 yes or no questions that were re-phrased and repeated along the way.I just answered honestly and evidently I am not crazy, ha. Then I had an interview with the phsyc doctor (who was overweight too by the way). She just asked me why I wanted the surgery, and I was honest again. (failed dieting, health issues, etc.) Then she collected her $350 and gave me my approval. Just another hurdle.....keep jumping through the hoops, its worth it!

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ilikebunnies    48

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Took a really long survey that asks you questions to determine if you are crazy (i.e. have you been on more than 14 magazine covers this year) hehe Then they talked to you about surgery, weight issues, etc, nothing to sweat.

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difa    114

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I had the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI). It was about 560 yes or no questions that were re-phrased and repeated along the way.I just answered honestly and evidently I am not crazy, ha. Then I had an interview with the phsyc doctor (who was overweight too by the way). She just asked me why I wanted the surgery, and I was honest again. (failed dieting, health issues, etc.) Then she collected her $350 and gave me my approval. Just another hurdle.....keep jumping through the hoops, its worth it!

same here.

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tomato pie    15

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I was dreading the psych eval so much I waited until it was the very last thing on my checklist to do. It was nothing to fear, I swear. It took an hour because I was self-pay and paid for an hour and the main topic was how much he likes his job and feels like he really helps people, lol. The only things we discussed that even pertained to me were if I had a good support system at home and if I understood the possible risks involved in having surgery. No test or anything like that.

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DeAna N    229

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I had the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI). It was about 560 yes or no questions that were re-phrased and repeated along the way.I just answered honestly and evidently I am not crazy, ha. Then I had an interview with the phsyc doctor (who was overweight too by the way). She just asked me why I wanted the surgery, and I was honest again. (failed dieting, health issues, etc.) Then she collected her $350 and gave me my approval. Just another hurdle.....keep jumping through the hoops, its worth it!

I did this too I got back on the 2nd to actually talk to the Dr I guess he reviews everything then tells you if your Psycho when you meet with him so I'll know if I am sane on the 2nd

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Jlewis229    191

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As long as we're not out and out looney toons I think we should all be ok. My brother passed in March and we were very close. I still have issues dealing with that but I would sure hope that wouldn't stop me from getting a lap band!

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lisaholland73    197

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As long as we're not out and out looney toons I think we should all be ok. My brother passed in March and we were very close. I still have issues dealing with that but I would sure hope that wouldn't stop me from getting a lap band!

I'm sorry for the loss of your brother.

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Eric RGS    1

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Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) here as well. Just answer honestly. Then a conversation with the Doc.

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Jlewis229    191

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I'm sorry for the loss of your brother.

Thank you. It's been tough. It's bitter sweet. He suffered so much throughout his life(due to illness he was born with and at the hands of drug manufacturers- I'd love to tell all but signed a NDA) but I miss him so much and still wish he were here but that things could be different for him.

It's due to his passing that I'm financially able to have this surgery so that's been kind of hard in the fact that he's not here to watch me changr and Celebrate the victories with me.

Anyway sorry to ramble but he's still a big part of my life and with this surgery he always will be.

Johnathan

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lisaholland73    197

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Thank you. It's been tough. It's bitter sweet. He suffered so much throughout his life(due to illness he was born with and at the hands of drug manufacturers- I'd love to tell all but signed a NDA) but I miss him so much and still wish he were here but that things could be different for him.

It's due to his passing that I'm financially able to have this surgery so that's been kind of hard in the fact that he's not here to watch me changr and Celebrate the victories with me.

Anyway sorry to ramble but he's still a big part of my life and with this surgery he always will be.

Johnathan

No problem, I'm sure it helps to talk about it. I'm glad that he will be with you always. That's what this site is about, support. Thank you for sharing. Good luck to you :) Lisa

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