I have my psy appointment on Saturday may 11 and I want to know what to expect for this appointment do they ask questions or do I have to say why I want to have the surgery. any body can help me with this.....

Mine realy was no big deal..I fretted over it prior but it was fine... she just asked about my weight pretty much my whole life. When did I first notice I was heavy how heavy was I at this time ..what have I tried.. What works.. what doesn't... and why etc.. they are mainly looking to make sure u don't have any unrealistic expectations like dropping 100 lbs in first month or being able to eat crap all day and still loose weight bc u have a magic band... :-)

Mine was pretty basic actually. She asked about my support system, family history and reasons why I wanted the surgery. I was in and out in about 20 minutes. I would just be honest and open- they are there to help. Good luck!

Mine was pretty much the same as above. Pretty much just a general conversation and making sure I understood the commitment for a life change. Don't worry they're not probing to see if you're crazy or anything. I agree honestly is the best and you will only benefit from it.

Mine was simple as well for the most part. Basic questions about being heavy and reasons I overate. Stress and it's role in eating.

With the new report out citing the relationship between bariatric surgeries and completed suicides, psych exams should be looking for signs that the pre-op patient is open to consulting post op should suicidal thoughts occur. The psychiatrist I saw prior to my surgery asked me outright if I was the personality type to seek help should I feel despondent after surgery (due to slow loss, or inability to adapt to my changing shape/attention etc).

I have my psy appointment on Saturday may 11 and I want to know what to expect for this appointment do they ask questions or do I have to say why I want to have the surgery. any body can help me with this.....

The psych evaluation is easy breezy. Just a questionnaire with 344 redundant questions, a chit chat with the psychologist and you're on your way. They billed my insurance $1085.00 - I think I'm in the wrong business...she racked up that day, there were 5 other people there for the same reason. If she has that volume every day, my God...I need to change careers.

Thanks!! For the help and the advices!! Now im ready for my apoitment... I will let u guys know how it goes

My psy apoitment went well she said she aproved my surgery, Im very happy :-)