Is there any diagnosis that can keep you from getting the surgery?

Thanks girlie.....!

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Thanks girlie.....!

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You're welcome! Keep me posted!

Sure will..!

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I have bipolar disorder and addictive behaviors (using alcohol as a coping mechanism).

My psych evaluation started by answering questions on two different types of tests, followed by the Pyschiatrist talking to me about the tests. At the end of the session, the pysch. would only give me clearance if I completed three "contingencies": proof from my own Pyschiatrist that he is aware of my upcoming surgery (so that he can monitor my prescribed medications), proof that I was attending an addictions group (a note from AA stating I was attending meetings), and proof that I started and will continue working with an individual therapist. After supplyinv all that documentation, I then received pysch. clearance, and I have been scheduled for surgery September 13th! Completing her requirements was tedious, but understandable.

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I have bipolar disorder and addictive behaviors (using alcohol as a coping mechanism).

My psych evaluation started by answering questions on two different types of tests, followed by the Pyschiatrist talking to me about the tests. At the end of the session, the pysch. would only give me clearance if I completed three "contingencies": proof from my own Pyschiatrist that he is aware of my upcoming surgery (so that he can monitor my prescribed medications), proof that I was attending an addictions group (a note from AA stating I was attending meetings), and proof that I started and will continue working with an individual therapist. After supplyinv all that documentation, I then received pysch. clearance, and I have been scheduled for surgery September 13th! Completing her requirements was tedious, but understandable.

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Congrats! This makes me feel a lot better

@@TammyMMD I always get nervous because they want to know about my childhood etc... that's the part where I feel like I'll fail lol.

I have similar fears about this. It will sure be fun talking about my mom's borderline personality disorder (not!). I'm confident that if I present myself in a competent light that I will be fine, and you will be too! I am going to be totally honest but also urge them to recognize that I have come a long way and have overcome a lot, and want to continue to do so by taking care of myself by getting the weight off for good. Best of luck to you!

@@KaiserKid Thank you - and best of luck to you as well! Psychologist emailed me back on Friday and said he is clearing me for bariatric surgery, but that I absolutely need to follow up with him to discuss the rest of the results. I initially was a bit annoyed since I knew that was coming and I've literally had years of therapy... then I spent the weekend with my bipolar mother and grandfather and was like OK I WILL TOTALLY HAVE MORE COUNSELING lol. I'm pretty sure the remainder of the results are going to highlight my neurotic tendencies, and depression. The upside is that he really did seem to notice that I've come a long way and things could have been much worse than they are

@@duckydoom Let the psychologist help you to deal with issues that you once turned to food for comfort. I've never been to therapy before now and I was glad I went. This WLS journey is more mental than physical - it is important to have all the tools available to you post-op.

@@KristenLe I think the visit with my family this weekend really solidified that. In the hour and a half drive back after dropping my mom off all I wanted to do was stop at Krispy Kreme and eat the tears away. I'm proud of myself because I called my husband instead and planned a healthy dinner to pick up ingredients for. I can definitely use as much help as I can get with coping mechanisms for after surgery

@@KaiserKid Thank you - and best of luck to you as well! Psychologist emailed me back on Friday and said he is clearing me for bariatric surgery, but that I absolutely need to follow up with him to discuss the rest of the results. I initially was a bit annoyed since I knew that was coming and I've literally had years of therapy... then I spent the weekend with my bipolar mother and grandfather and was like OK I WILL TOTALLY HAVE MORE COUNSELING lol. I'm pretty sure the remainder of the results are going to highlight my neurotic tendencies, and depression. The upside is that he really did seem to notice that I've come a long way and things could have been much worse than they are

That's a good point. Also, like other posters have said, the psych is going to focus on your relationship with food particularly. I'm sure they'll ask about your family/support system, etc., but they aren't there to be a "regular counselor". I think you'll get bonus points if you're actively seeking therapy for your other issues though, because it shows initiative and that you're owning up to whatever demons are haunting you.

I know how you feel about getting annoyed with it all. I have had YEARS of counseling for my own depression/family issues and at first I was like "Oh Jeez, do I have to hash out my whole life story AGAIN?!", but I don't think it will be quite like that. I guess I'll find out next week!