Have my mental health evaluation this afternoon...inching my way to surgey. Wish it would hurry up already. Anyone know what I need to expect out of this appointment?

They are making sure you don't have an underlying psych diagnosis that is not treated/ stabilized.

My evaluation was about 3 hours and pretty interesting. I had the MMPI (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory) test which I had never done before, about 300 questions on a computer that went from strange to weird. If you have something of the like just be honest with your answers. Part of the questioning is to see if you are being deceptive. Also had a IQ test as well as a sit down with a psychiatrist. The main thing they are looking for is whether you will be able to follow all of the instructions and procedures that are required to follow for your lifetime after the surgery. They do not want to provide the surgery to someone who can not take the right meds, or stay on the protein diet etc...I actually kinda enjoyed it. I was a Psych major in college and never had the MMPI or never had an IQ test before. Don't sweat i just have fun. It will be fine!

Okay...it was short and sweet (I am with Kaiser Southern California). I didn't have to take any test. I was asked a whole bunch of questions about my past, whether I smoked, took drugs, what issues am I dealing with, if I have support. All went well. They are submitting the referral to the surgeon and I should hear something within the next 2-3 weeks. EXCITED!!! Can't wait!!!

I have so cal kaiser too, I am having surgery with a dr that contracts with kaiser. He sends u to have a psych eval with his therapist, but i choose to do it with kaiser..which was a hour and simple. I am also playing the 2-3 week waiting game! Good luck to u!

That's how mine was about 45 min to an hour.