Psych Evaluation?

2BTallNSlimAgain! · January 25, 2011

Hi everyone!

I'm new to this and have not been approved yet. I have qualified and expect a March/April date.

Just wondering if a psych evaluation is required for everyone. I was told the requirements have changed since 2010 and this is new for 2011.

Thanks all!

HollyW · January 25, 2011

Psych evaluation has always been a requirement for WLS. They want to make sure you understand what you are getting into and if you are capable of handling the new changes. It is something they have been doing for over a decade. Good luck with your journey and keep us updated!

Skinnyagain · January 25, 2011

I have to do a psych eval also, and I am self pay. At first I thought this was stupid, but after talking with others on this site I now have a better understanding. If you have an addiction to food it is possible that after surgery you will get depressed because you will have lost in some cases your best friend. Or you might look at food as a crutch or use it when you are sad, happy ect... Talking with a professional will help you get through this and give you tips on how to deal with the loss and make better choices. I have read that after your surgery you have to be on a all liquid diet. Some people have to do this for as long as a month. I personally think this will be very difficult because you are still getting hunger pains at 5 days out. Not every dr makes you do this for that long but just think about if you have an addiction to food how bad you will want it, but can't have it. I now think the eval is a great idea. I am not saying you have a food addiction, either way it will be helpful.

camille01 · January 25, 2011

Hi everyone!

I'm new to this and have not been approved yet. I have qualified and expect a March/April date.

Just wondering if a psych evaluation is required for everyone. I was told the requirements have changed since 2010 and this is new for 2011.

Thanks all!

Hello,I recently started going through the procedure,I went to my siminar on Dec 2,2010 and I had my first doctors visit

on Janurary 10,2011 I was given my list of doctors visits I had to complete before scheduling a 2nd visit with my surgeon

and yes we still have to be evaluated by the psyc. as a matter of fact I have my evaluation tomarrow Jan 25,2011 and I also have to complete

a 6 months of weight management with my pcp.or the neutritionist.I chose to go to my regular doctor(pcp). there are some insurances that dont require different and some that do,so hopefully you have one that doesn't.I kinda glad that mine does so I will know that I'm ready when I do have my surgery,it makes me feel like I've earned it and I have someone else to answer to besides myself...hope your journey is a good one...keep us updated....camille01

camille01 · January 25, 2011

I have to do a psych eval also, and I am self pay. At first I thought this was stupid, but after talking with others on this site I now have a better understanding. If you have an addiction to food it is possible that after surgery you will get depressed because you will have lost in some cases your best friend. Or you might look at food as a crutch or use it when you are sad, happy ect... Talking with a professional will help you get through this and give you tips on how to deal with the loss and make better choices. I have read that after your surgery you have to be on a all liquid diet. Some people have to do this for as long as a month. I personally think this will be very difficult because you are still getting hunger pains at 5 days out. Not every dr makes you do this for that long but just think about if you have an addiction to food how bad you will want it, but can't have it. I now think the eval is a great idea. I am not saying you have a food addiction, either way it will be helpful.

hello,I have only heard of the monthly liquid diet was for people that weight almost 500lbs or some where around there

when the doctors are trying to get the liver to shrink,because with out the liquid diet the liver is swollen and it has to shrink.

bet with someone smaller it only takes about 1 week on a liquid diet,I hope that ,that is my case...I may be able to do a week or 2 before hunger strikes with its pangs,they feel like being pregnate and being hungry....I tried the week diet on liquids and boy its no fun unless you have the Protein shakes or something thick to drink that will stick....

Skinnyagain · January 25, 2011

hello,I have only heard of the monthly liquid diet was for people that weight almost 500lbs or some where around there

when the doctors are trying to get the liver to shrink,because with out the liquid diet the liver is swollen and it has to shrink.

bet with someone smaller it only takes about 1 week on a liquid diet,I hope that ,that is my case...I may be able to do a week or 2 before hunger strikes with its pangs,they feel like being pregnate and being hungry....I tried the week diet on liquids and boy its no fun unless you have the Protein shakes or something thick to drink that will stick....

Not sure. I was reading that a girl on here has to stay on the full liquid diet for 20 days post op. Some drs only do this for a few weeks and others a few days.I don't know about the weight playing a factor in this it could be. My surgeon only requires the pre op liquid diet for 2 days. I have no idea for post op.