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mizzydiva · 02-09-2009, 02:38 PM

Wow, some ppl had 4 hr psych?? If I had a 4 hr psych, i probably wouldnt pass it! hehe. j/k. Mine was only for a hour, no questionaire. Dr just wanted to see that I wanted to do the surgery for all the right reasons.

Good luck!

bubbleheadmom · 02-10-2009, 08:20 PM

Well, tomorrow is the day for the psych eval and I did receive a letter in the mail that stated the eval would only be around 2 hours and not like they said on the phone. I am so nervous on how to answer the questions they will have. I also have my nutrition appointment tomorrow morning as well. ok, back to the eval,,are they going to ask me why I want to have the surgery? I mean like is it for health or desire to be thinner? I know I am probably making more of this than need be, I just don't want to screw up anything towards the final decision to have the surgery. I will let you all know how things went tomorrow night when I get back home. Thanks for listening.

BeanCloe · 02-10-2009, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bubbleheadmom

Well, tomorrow is the day for the psych eval and I did receive a letter in the mail that stated the eval would only be around 2 hours and not like they said on the phone. I am so nervous on how to answer the questions they will have. I also have my nutrition appointment tomorrow morning as well. ok, back to the eval,,are they going to ask me why I want to have the surgery? I mean like is it for health or desire to be thinner? I know I am probably making more of this than need be, I just don't want to screw up anything towards the final decision to have the surgery. I will let you all know how things went tomorrow night when I get back home. Thanks for listening.

I was worried too but it was not a big deal at all. I'm pretty sure we all had different questions on some level. Most of my questions were relating to my history, family, and stressors. All I have to say is be honest that is what is what matters. Good Luck tomorrow on both Psych and Nut!

bubbleheadmom · 02-11-2009, 07:22 PM

Well, the test is over and it took a little over 2 hours, I have no idea what the outcome was but they said they would call me in about a week. It was pretty much what all of yousaid, questions about family and emotional eating issues on top of 380 questions on the computer along with 2 other booklets of questions ( most of which I thought were stupid ). Next month I have my PT eval and then they will present all my papers to the team board to discuss if I am a candidate or not. Crossing my fingers. thx for all the replies :-)

mistymee · 02-11-2009, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BobF4

Bubble,

Good luck in your WLS journey! I am sure you will do fine.

They do the psychiatric evaluation to make sure you are doing it for the right reasons (such as being healthier), and not the wrong reasons (to look good).

I must say, however, my psych eval took nowhere even CLOSE to 4 hours! Mine was more like 10-15 minutes, in and out. Although, I did have to fill out questionairres beforehand. So, maybe, there is some paperwork involved.

Mine was like yours, Bob.. a rather long questionnaire, but only about 15 minutes in & out with the doc.