This mornings psych evaluation was...

[kc82 22]

...definitely not what I expected! For some reason I envisioned the psych evaluation to be me sitting in a quiet room with a therapist talking about WLS, my history, etc... however it was not like that at all.

This morning I met with a woman (in a normal looking doctor's office), who for an hour asked me random question after question. Most questions did not relate to WLS, but I knew that they were trying to get an idea of who I am, my personality, etc... She also had me do some memory tests, as well as identifying items on a sheet of paper, counting backwards in increments of 7, etc... it was all very odd and at times I felt like I was taking a test.

Once that was over, she went and spoke with another doctor about my case. Fifteen minutes later they both came back in the room and said that they thought I was a good candidate for surgery, and gave me some resources for support groups, as well as some referrals to counselors who deal with WLS patients, if I felt that I needed one.

So all-in-all, I was cleared by them. And to think I was so worrid about this evaluation.

Now I just need to complete my exercise consultation (3/6), get my cardiac clearance (4/2), then meet once more with the surgeon (4/12) to schedule my surgery. Things are moving right along!

Just wanted to post this for anyone nervous about the psych evaluation. I know they're all different, but as long as you're 100% honest, you should be good.

[onelessfatgirl 103]

Glad to hear it went well, allbeit strange. You're on the way now!

[Jacqueline Marie 73]

My psych evaluation was strange as well... asked me none related questions and then took a test on depression... I was cleared by the end of the appointment which made me happy!

[joatsaint 2,814]

Congrats on getting your head shrunk. Now you have proof that you're just as crazy as the rest of us.

"I'm not crazy. My mother had me tested." - Sheldon Cooper