Met with my doctor and he says i'm a good candidate...my journey begins 9/3 with my psych and nutritionist evaluation....i'm worried about the psych evaluation...what exactly does it consist of...i really want this to happen... someone out there give me some in sight please...thanks

Mine was laughable. They asked a few questions about diets I have tried in the past and if I could do a post op diet, asked if I was suicidal or had and mental issues and that was it. I feel it's more of a formality than anything. They just want to make sure you are not crazy and that you realize what you are doing and that you are prepared to handle post op life.

Edited August 21, 201412 yr by Mojos

I had to take some tests - the MMPI and a test about how I perceive food and deal with food. The psychologist and I talked about my support systems and what I expected from surgery. They wanted to make sure I wasn't seriously mentally ill (hearing voices/hallucinating/delusions that I am the president), that I had realistic expectations about surgery, that I had support to cope with the changes after, and that I was going to be able to stick with the post-op eating plans and not go home from the hospital, binge on a large pizza, and put my life in danger. So while my psych session took a fair amount of time (the MMPI seems endless), it wasn't scary. He wasn't looking for a reason to deny me or anything like that. It was actually very supportive and we talked about some useful ideas for getting emotionally ready for surgery. It was absolutely fine.

Mine was like having a conversation with a friend (the therapist also had VSG). Don't be nervous, they just want to make sure you're having the surgery for the right reasons.

My doctor also wanted to be sure I understood the risk involved. He asked me what is the worst thing that could happen as the result of having the surgery? I replied "I could die". Interview over.

If I can pass a psych evaluation anyone can! Actually, they just want to know if you have realistic expectations and understand exactly what you will be going through. It's just a tool etc...

My test lasted an hour, a 10 minute interview and then I had to answer about 150 question. I also had to explain the procedure to the Doctor in order for them to see I knew exactly what I am getting done. She asked me several times what my goal weight is, and how I got that number.