The psychiatrist was super nice, and was able to figure me out pretty quickly. I am middle aged, non drinker, non drug user, rule following perfectionist, who hates waiting. I was wondering if anyone knows any reason why a psych would not give clearance. I personally think I'm pretty normal.

My understanding is that you have to have serious mental illness (schizophrenia, bipolar, etc.) that is untreated and that would leave you in a place where you are unlikely to follow the directions given. At most, during the psychological clearance counseling would be recommended. Hope this helps! = )

Jennifer

@wannaBthinsoon Awesome for you! Hoping for the best!

I had a great psych too. I can tell you she gave me an example of someone shoe would not clear, a rule breaker, someone who comes in and lets it be known that the guidelines are not going to work for them. The example she gave, was a man who would do the opposite of what he was told. He actually told her, that he needs to be told the wrong thing to do, so he can do the opposite. He was denied.

wow. .what an idiot.

I had my consult yesterday....and I was thinking the same thing!! But I think what they basically want to hear is that you are aware that your food intake (quantity and quality) is what got me here and that I understand those things need to change after the surgery. At least that was my impression. Good luck to you!!

You as well @@Maria Tracy

I did quite a bit of research on this before my psych evaluation. Not so I would say the "right thing," but to understand the proper mindset. These are the reasons people might not get cleared:

• History of anorexia/bulemia.
• History of mental illness.
• Having the surgery to please someone else like a spouse.
• Having the surgery to make things better like marriage. Not focused on health aspects.
• Not having an adequate support system.
• History of chemical dependency.
• Not showing commitment to better health, nutrition, and exercise.

The purpose of the psych eval is to help ensure you have reasonable expectations about the surgery, that you have started making a commitment to life changes toward health, and that you have a support system to help you reach your goal.

Edited January 31, 201511 yr by AlwaysVegas

Thank you @@alwaysvegas That helps me put it into a better perspective. glad I don't have any of the issues you mentioned above.

Thanks for the information AlwaysVegas! I have my psych eval tomorrow, and I don't have any of those issues either.

I'm so glad I found this forum! Everyone has been so helpful!!

Okay, can't help but to give the jaded perspective. The psych eval is just to CYA of the surgeon and is probably required for his malpractice insurance.

Mine was a complete joke. Basically you would really have to come in waving a huge mental red flag to not pass IMHO. Don't worry.

Edited February 16, 201511 yr by Elizabeth21