Hi, I have my psych eval 2/8 and am wondering if I should get off my prozac before then. I suffer from depression but mostly because my weight. I'm really nervous about the psych eval. Any help, advice, hints, etc... would be greatly appreciated!

I just had my evalutation it really was noting to be nervous about.. I would stay on your meds.. it is perfectly normal to be depressed over our weight.. My doc asked questions like: Have you ever tried to diet before? were you able to lose weight? were you able to keep it off.. have you ever been depressed? do you feel like harming yourself have you ever felt like harming yourself or others? at the end of the session she said he was recommending the surgery. Now all I have left is my sleep study..

Cathy

The psych eval is usually easy. Stay on your meds unless your doc. says to stop. Good luck. Donna

I stayed on the antidepressants...it's OK to be on them. I had to see the psyche twice. The first time around he was concerned that I may have binge eating issues and maybe the band would not be right for me. I was asked to do more research, read the book Overcoming Binge Eating and attend a post surgical group. I did all, started a food journal and just got my approval on Tues evening.

Good luck with your appt.

Christine

Please do not abrubtly stop taking your meds. Patients that are ready to go off depression meds should be slowly weaned off them.

Don't worry about the evaluation. Just answer the questions and don't add too much more info than just what was asked.

Thank you guys. The more I know what to expect the less I'm nervous.

I am bi-polar and I told him I was and it wasn't a problem.

I am also on Prozac and suffer from depression (I take 60 mg/day and it's the ONLY thing that keeps me sane) Anyway, I was VERY nervous too, but it was no problem at all. The psychiatrist is basically checking to make sure you're mentally stable for surgery, that you don't have any eating disorders or potential eating disorders. I felt like she was trying to get to the root of my overeating so it wouldn't be a problem post-surgery. She encouraged me to eat balanced meals and exercise. No matter what, I wouldn't stop my medications before surgery or after until directed by a doctor.... don't worry about the evaluation, they want you to take care of your mental health as well.

I think most shrinks would be happy that you are treating your depression.

I was on Zoloft, I have been off for about 6 months. I have PMS really bad 2 weeks before my cycle. I am going back to the doctor to get on something for that. Does nyone have any suggestions on what workd great for PMs.

Same here. Been on Prozac and went through the 400 question psych eval test and it was no big deal. You'll be fine. Don't skip meds as that can cause other issues.