I will be having my psych visit soon. Dr said I will have to take a test? Has anyone else done this, and if so, what is on the test. I'm starting to stress.

I went to my evaluation and she said that she's clearing me for surgery and that I was an inspiration to her.
I was scared to death because I have schizophrenia and have for 23 years, but it has been under control for 20 and I have no problems asking for help.
That was a BIG load off of my mind.

I went to my evaluation and she said that she's clearing me for surgery and that I was an inspiration to her.

I was scared to death because I have schizophrenia and have for 23 years, but it has been under control for 20 and I have no problems asking for help.

That was a BIG load off of my mind.

Congratulations! I'm so happy for you!

@@Ethomas15 - the psych eval today went great (I think). I really liked the psychologist. There were several questionnaires, a face to face evaluation and then I took the MMPI. I don't have the results yet - but it really sounded like she's planning on clearing me. I was completely upfront with all of my issues - and she gave me the names of several books she recommended for me. I was a little worried about the emotional eating thing, but she said she never believes it when obese people claim they don't have issues with food. Don't worry about your eval - it will be a piece of cake

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@@docbree great! Thanks for updating! I'm glad to hear everything went well you put me at ease about mine to since you have some mental health element as do I. I was concerned that that could hinder me but I'm glad to see it didn't seem to hinder you! Congrats! One step closer!

Yay! I just received an email that I have my psych clearance. I'm so excited. Now to get everything sent to the insurance co for approval.

I am so glad to see you all getting through your psych evals. It is a fairly simple process, and doesn't often slow the process. On the other hand, I think that many of us should consider trying to find a therapist we can relate to that can help us with our food issues. I know that I have issues with food that still effect me after surgery. Some seemed to disappear with surgery.

There is research indicating that many food addiction behaviors resolve with the surgery itself. (I can look it back up if someone wants to read it; don't recall the specifics off the top of my head. I'm thinking I'll give it a few more months for issues to settle out and then find someone to help me work on what is left.

I am so glad to see you all getting through your psych evals. It is a fairly simple process, and doesn't often slow the process. On the other hand, I think that many of us should consider trying to find a therapist we can relate to that can help us with our food issues. .

Agreed!

Wow, none of these were anything like what I had to do. I had to fill out a "circle your answer" type of question sheet...not hundreds, by any means. Most of the psych visit was face time with the psychiatrist who primarily wanted to hear my reasons behind having the surgery. I believe the point of the psych "exam" is to ensure that your expectations are realistic, that you have a good understanding of the purpose and procedure is of your chosen surgery, and that you have a positive outlook and the drive to help yourself succeed with the tool you're being given in the procedure itself.