I'm worried about the Psych Eval. I have some mild depression and anxiety - should I be worried about it? What do they ask?

They are mostly concerned with your state of mind, your expectations, how well you understand what the surgery is all about and your roles and responsibilities. They want to know that you know the surgery is a tool, not a fix, and that you don't have any huge food-related issues. If you're in a good frame of mind and really know what this is all about and feel prepared for it, you should do just fine.

Edited May 28, 201610 yr by Cervidae

I'm worried about the Psych Eval. I have some mild depression and anxiety - should I be worried about it? What do they ask?

I have depression and other issues, but I passed. She asked a lot of questions for her report and I had to fill out some questions, but everything went fine.

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I was diagnosed as bi polar and I also have anxiety and panic attacks. The way my surgeon made it seem is that I would need clearance from my regular psychiatrist and that she would need to be included in the process. I don't have a meeting with the bariatric psychiatrist until July so I plan to make sure my regular one is updated on everything. I hope everything goes well for you!!!

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I saw the psych guy and he said we have a lot to work through. I have a work Injury and need to drop Weight for that surgery as well. He wants to see me again in a month... I dunno why or what I'm supposed to tell him but I guess this gives me a chance to try the diet plan out and eat more regularly.

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