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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.....

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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... :-)

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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

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

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