Does anyone know what I should expect from the Psych Evaluation? It's my last step and am so afraid that I'm going to somehow fail it...anyone???

Jesse

I wouldnt worry to much. The stuff they asked me was basically to find out how i handled certain situations, and to make sure that i wasnt someone who ran to food out of boredom or when i was emotional. Also making sure that I had some sort of support system, people that i could turn to who would help get tme through any rough days I may have. That my family at home wouldnt be people who might sabotage the things im trying to do. I am sure you will do fine. Good Luck.

Just be honest with yourself and the psychologist. They are there to help you.

I found the psych evaluation to be pretty weak. They want to get an idea of who you are, and make sure that #1, you're not suicidal, where weight loss surgery will push you off the deep end. And then they want to get an idea of your food issues; how you eat, when, why, etc. At the end of my session, she said that I was an excellent candidate for the gastric bypass. Because I tend to graze throughout the day, bypass seemed to be a better choice. With the band, they want you to have only three meals a day. Though her recommendation was bypass, she said that I would also be okay with the band, and she wouldn't absolutely say that it wasn't an option.....if that's the way I wanted to go. I'm guessing that all psych evaluations run a little differently, but that's how mine went.

I would say that most ALL of us run to food out of boredom, emotion, etc., and the shrinks expect to hear it. But they will advise you on lifestyle changes, and what it will take on your part to work with the band. We all didn't get here because we simply love food & eat only when we are hungry. I would find it difficult to believe that any bariatric surgeon, or his staff, would think otherwise. But it's up to us to work on our heads, getting any and all support we need along the way.

Good luck!

My psych eval wasn't too bad. There were 2 tests. One of them was a 384 question "fill in the bubble" type test which was basically just to determine personality type, tendencies toward drug/alchol addictions, suicidal thoughts, and whether or not there is a strong support system. The second one was to determine eating habits. There was also an interview with the psychologist which lasted about an hour or so. They basically want to know that you have a good support system and that you understand what you're getting yourself into. He took the information I gave him and made suggestions on how to be as successful as I can possibly be. I actually found it to be an enlightening and helpful experience

Ditto, Countrysweet

i think you'd fail if you dont show up HAHA

just go, be honest with the questions and dont stress

they got to weed out the ones who want a quick fix and will say anything to have this surgery (while not making the change needed)..you will do just FINE

i think you'd fail if you dont show up HAHA

just go, be honest with the questions and dont stress

they got to weed out the ones who want a quick fix and will say anything to have this surgery (while not making the change needed)..you will do just FINE

If this girl could pass psych eval, anyone can.lol Right princess?

If this girl could pass psych eval, anyone can.lol Right princess?

i know, to think this redneck could wang it.......

I thought my psych evaluation was weak also. they were more concerned about what my expectations were for surgery and to make sure I never had eating disorder .

Mine was a joke. I told him my brother was bipolar and I haven't spoken to my mother in 3 years. He never questioned either one. He coached me on why I wanted surgery. "To be healthy" not "to look good" like he told me what he wanted to say. Straight joke!

Mine was a joke. I told him my brother was bipolar and I haven't spoken to my mother in 3 years. He never questioned either one. He coached me on why I wanted surgery. "To be healthy" not "to look good" like he told me what he wanted to say. Straight joke!