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I am concerned about the meeting with the psychologist. I have never been to one before. What are they looking for? What shouldn't I say?? I don't want that to keep me from approval!

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concerned about meeting with psychologist

@@Invictus

hey tex :)

don't over think/worry about the psych test

"they" just want to make sure you are "mentally" prepared for WLS

that you are aware WLS is not an easy fix in solving all your problems

don't say your life will be perfect after having surgery

everything in the world will all of a sudden be peaches and cream ;)

you are aware you will always have to work hard post op

need to eat healthy forever!!

basic stuff like that :)

don't say things like little kids, bugs, flowers, or listening to me drive you crazy :o ;)

don't tell them you've been eating pickles all day for the last week or two :wacko:

they might think you are preggo! :o;)

don't worry your pretty little head :)

good luck

kathy

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@@Invictus I am going to my Psyc visit next week and have been curious as well. Good luck!

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Nothing to worry about. My psychologist asked about my eating habits, alcohol use, smoking use, have I ever been bullied in school, when did I first notice that i was getting heavy, if there was any alcohol abuse at home or if you had any kind of abuse at home as a kid, what kind of exercises I was thinking about doing. She asked me about my past weight losses. Etc... Just don't seem like your suicidal then they may delay your surgery

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@@smiranda - Thanks for posting this :)

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I actually enjoyed my psych eval. He only asked general question and once he realized that I was normal, he ended the session but I wanted it to continue because his voice was so soothing. Lol!

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Just finished my psych eval and I am all cleared for surgery! So if you are nervous don't be. Like others have said it wss a casual conversation about my history of weight loss attempts, addiction history, who my support group post op would be, how my weight impacts how I feel about myself and my expectations of the surgery.

Good luck, you will do fine. I did go to a psych that was referred by my surgeons office.

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Just be honest. You have nothing to worry about

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I was able to find a therapist. We met and started all the questionnaires. She was so sweet. I have to meet with her one more time. But I definitely was worried for nothing!

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Thanks for posting this! My psych eval is coming up soon and I have suffered from depression in the past but am taking medication for it now plus I have anxiety and take something for that as well! I'm pretty nervous about this!

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This lady told me that depression is not a show stopper, especially if it's because of obesity. The process is supposed to give the surgeon more info on your personality. Basically how detailed do u want the info to be, how compliant will u be with post op--- at least that was purpose of the first questionnaire was. The next one is more personality and diagnosis (OCD, depression, anxiety ) related

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