Psychological Evaluation

[Mz.W 17]

Of course each visit & evaluation will be different. Just curious as to what were some of the questions asked during your visit? Any and all information is greatly appreciated =)

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

The Dr I talked to mainly asked me questions about my business. He snuck some basic questions in, but nothing really stands out except the detailed questions he asked about my profession.

I think most people worry too much about the eval.

[magtart 603]

I was given a booklet with a ton of true or false questions. Frankly, I found some of them so silly or funny I actually laughed out loud. I snapped a pic of one page with my cell phone.

'My soul sometimes leaves my body'.

The next part was just like having a 15 min. chat with a friend.

No biggie.

[Mz.W 17]

I have 3 appointments scheduled. I was told the 1st 2 appointments I'll have some type of questionnaire . And the 3rd appointment I'll meet with the Psychologist.

[BullyMomma 10]

I was asked about expectations and if I understood the risks of the surgery. We talked a lot about my weight fluctuations and previous weight loss attempts. We also discussed my support system, like who in my life will help me succeed.

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,443]

As I was seeing a psychotherapist at the time, she did my "evaluation." (Quotation marks because we went through no rigmarole or charade whatsoever; she knew me.) She told me that the insurance companies only want to know whether the patient has realistic expectations about results, understands the potential risks, and is capable of understanding and following doctor's orders before and after surgery. Certainly other factors (BMI, co-morbidities, et al.) played a large part in by being approved; the therapist's 7-sentence letter must have played a part, too, since I wasn't denied. The seventh sentence wasn't even substantive: "If you have any questions, please feel free..."

All you need do is present yourself as an alert person who knows what's going on and is motivated. A "Yes" to @@magtart's soul-leaves-body example would probably be a deal-breaker. Just a wild guess, y'know.

You'll be fine.

Edited December 30, 2015 by WLSResources/ClothingExch

[BairwithMe 144]

Mine was pretty easy. I did have to agree to get off of some anxiety meds..I had lost a son to cancer two years ago and was kind of dependent on them. so I got off of them. best thing every. it was hiding my good feelings along with my bad feelings. he wanted to know about my marriage and how it was doing. I have been married for the last 25 yrs.. he said 75 percent of all marriages fail after this kind of surgery. wow? My husband has been the only one I have told. he is very supportive. he is not in perfect shape but way better than I was. he just wants me healthy. he also wanted to know when I started gaining and I said after my last son was born he is 18 now.. he said sometimes women do that taking care of everyone else and not themselves.. pretty basic make sure you are strong mentally-if that makes sense-cause this is a big change and people see you differently.I have noticed a few looks here and there that I never got before..but there was no deep soul searching questions to see if I was crazy.. well I am but its a good crazy. I am sure they expect people to be nervous. He wanted to stress this is a tool. to help. but it wont fix everything. all the problems you had before this surgery you will still have..I am still NOT a morning person. I still have road rage.but I am a christian so I only cuss with the windows rolled up.. ha.. good luck with everything..hugs

[hubbywife 27]

Mine was very easy. I met with psychiatrist first. Just conversation about expectations, stress at home, support system. Then I took 370 questionnaire on computer. Very random and he said its same generic test used by military etc. 1st question was do I like mechanic magazines? But it was easy and actually hilarious overall. But don't stress it you, you will do fine!

[DaisyAmy 561]

Similar to what everyone else said - I had to do a gazillion questions, both on paper and computer, then she put them through the magic formulas and declared me good to go!

[Mz.W 17]

Thanks for all of the responses. I really enjoy reading everyone's post.

[KATEJ71 36]

I had my evaluation today...I filled out a health questionnaire with questions about how I feel my eating habits are, etc...then I had about an hour chat with the psychologist and then a 175 MCMI-III questionnaire and was done. The psychologist said she would recommend me for surgery and strongly suggested I seek counseling/support group to overcome my binge-eating habits and consult with a dietitian, otherwise I can expect to gain the weight back.