Seeing the shrink

[lilDanille 3]

I'm going to get my psych eval done today what kind of questions do they ask you, can someone help me prepare?

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[Bianca S. 195]

I believe all psych Evals are different depending on the place you go. At mine they had me doing random stuff like repeating a set of numbers, remembering 4 object till I was asked what they were in order, addition like 2+2 up to 198+198, a depression test, talked about why I chose the surgery I did, talked about what I’ve learned about the surgery. They just to make sure that I’m aware of all things about the surgery. And finally a 200 question bariatric test where at least my psychiatrist sent to Indianapolis to receive the results. All this took 2hrs so prepare to stay that long at most.

Hope this helps 

[lilDanille 3]

What was in the bariatric test

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[JessLess 1,163]

Mine was super brief. I think it was to make sure I didn't have an eating disorder. I see a psychiatrist so as long as I planned to keep seeing him, they were fine with that. They also warned me that some people get depressed post-surgery.

[lilDanille 3]

Thanks [emoji4]

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[Bianca S. 195]

It was about multiple things can’t really remember it was 200questions

[lilDanille 3]

Ok cool

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[Bianca S. 195]

It was about multiple things can’t really remember it was 200questions

[2Bsmaller18 435]

Test to see if you are under a lot of stress, if you have good family support, realistic about outcomes, motivated etc.

[Ed_NW 684]

I told them what they needed to hear so I could move forward. I've heard of people on here that come back after pouring their souls out to the social worker and getting denied surgery. Just something to think about.

[lilDanille 3]

So my psych eval was fantastic. The doctor had the sleeve done 3 years ago and he said he passes everyone! Thanks doc

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[Boldilocks 312]

On 2/7/2019 at 9:55 AM, Bianca S. said:

I believe all psych Evals are different depending on the place you go. At mine they had me doing random stuff like repeating a set of numbers, remembering 4 object till I was asked what they were in order, addition like 2+2 up to 198+198, a depression test, talked about why I chose the surgery I did, talked about what I’ve learned about the surgery. They just to make sure that I’m aware of all things about the surgery. And finally a 200 question bariatric test where at least my psychiatrist sent to Indianapolis to receive the results. All this took 2hrs so prepare to stay that long at most.

Hope this helps

That is (pun intended) insane! I can't believe they made you do all that - though obviously you had a good outcome.

Mine was 10 minutes, and about 5 generic questions checked off a list.

[Bianca S. 195]

On 02/08/2019 at 17:30, Boldilocks said:

That is (pun intended) insane! I can't believe they made you do all that - though obviously you had a good outcome.

Mine was 10 minutes, and about 5 generic questions checked off a list.

That was exactly 4 weeks ago and I’m waiting to know if he’s sent the report to my surgeon (last Friday I had my last appointment to submit to insurance and they hadn’t received my psych eval. Yes it is insane.

[JessLess 1,163]

12 hours ago, Bianca S. said:

That was exactly 4 weeks ago and I’m waiting to know if he’s sent the report to my surgeon (last Friday I had my last appointment to submit to insurance and they hadn’t received my psych eval. Yes it is insane.

I would call your surgeon and ask for help. I'm sure they want to get the show on the road, so to speak.

[New&Improved 1,780]

Rang surgery today here in Australia they said might need one Dietician appointment. And 2 with surgeon before surgery that's it