I have my psych test today!! Feeling nervous!! Wish me luck!! Hopefully this a start of a new me!!

Good Luck!!!

Good luck!

I hesitate to give you advice on this matter but I will tell you that talking too much can give the wrong impression. I told the psych about my 2 years in the 60's when I was a hippy, I've been straight ever since. I was then then turned down for drug abuse and a rebellious nature. My bariatric doc was furious, sent off a letter, and got me approved.

The test is no big deal just answer their questions and don't tell them anything they don't ask you

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Good luck, you'll do great!!

Good luck!

I hesitate to give you advice on this matter but I will tell you that talking too much can give the wrong impression. I told the psych about my 2 years in the 60's when I was a hippy, I've been straight ever since. I was then then turned down for drug abuse and a rebellious nature. My bariatric doc was furious, sent off a letter, and got me approved.

My experience was so different... I was up front about things, as well as what I had learned from it and what I had done to deal with any major issues regarding my weight or past experiences. I'm probably in the minority on this, but I want to know if I was really ready to deal with what was coming. All in all, though, things went fine. The only thing my psych actually remarked on was the fact that I am constantly fidgeting and never hold still. He asked me if I'd ever been tested or treated for ADD. I told him things were more enjoyable when things are shiny and interesting.

Glad you got a good one, Gamer.

My psych needed a psych.

I just had to sit and listen and talk about family and diet history. She did most of the talking. I saw an arnp who had a lap band 12 years ago and she gets why we are there and rarely would not pass someone.

Yay!! Just finished my psych test and the dr said is contacting my surgeon to advise him Im ready to go foward...!!!! Now its a waiting game from the ins hopefully it wont take to long!!!!!

Yay!! Just finished my psych test and the dr said is contacting my surgeon to advise him Im ready to go foward...!!!! Now its a waiting game from the ins hopefully it wont take to long!!!!!

Yay! Hurdle jumped! Good for you!

Hi does everybody have to under go a phsyc test?

Hi does everybody have to under go a phsyc test?

It's pretty standard, as far as I can tell. I don't think I've ever seen someone note they did not have to have one. We're all dragging around issues about our weight, our weight loss, and other things that can impact your quality of life after surgery. It's good to know what you're getting in to.

That make absolutely sense. I think I am just worried that I will not be eligible and be declined somehow. I am desperate, tried everything else never lose the weight for long and gain it all back and more. I know that this will only be a tool to assist in weight loss and that I will still have to do the hard work with diet and exercise. I am ready to make these changes in my life for the longterm outcome. Thank you for taking the time to answer my question.

Do you know what time frame I would have prepare myself for from first appointment with surgeon to actual operation date? I have private insurance and money saved up to have op done have been waiting a month to see the surgeon and have my appointment 28 feb. is it totally unrealistic to expect to be as soon as end of March ? My doctor work at 3 or 4 different hospitals in Perth. Thank you

For some reason I was soooo anxious about my psych eval, seriously - you would I have thought I was having surgery that day.

I'd suggest you just be as honest as possible and go with the flow. The eval is to truly see if you are mentally ready for the changes your about to make after surgery.

Sending loads of good vibes and luck your way!

Hi thank you for your reply. You are giving me hope.