Psych Appointment Tomorrow

[annverdine]

Hi, All! I have my psych appointment tomorrow and I am SUPER nervous. I feel like this appointment could make or break me - she can determine whether or not I get to move forward in this process. I've thought about rescheduling several times until I think I'm ready but then I decided that there is no time like the present so I am going. Any advice?

 

[missdarmitage]

Hi, All! I have my psych appointment tomorrow and I am SUPER nervous. I feel like this appointment could make or break me - she can determine whether or not I get to move forward in this process. I've thought about rescheduling several times until I think I'm ready but then I decided that there is no time like the present so I am going. Any advice?

I was scared going into mine too! I mean, I know I'm not exactly normal and who knows what the psychiatrist was going to think of me. But it was a piece of cake. Mine simply asked a lot of questions about my eating behaviors, my life growing up, when I felt like I was first overweight, what did I think the cause of it was, etc. I really had to think on some of the questions because they weren't something that I had ever put any thought into. But it was amazing what I was able to learn from myself during that appointment. I think that appointment also helped solidify in my mind that I was on the right course.

 

[annverdine]

I was scared going into mine too! I mean, I know I'm not exactly normal and who knows what the psychiatrist was going to think of me. But it was a piece of cake. Mine simply asked a lot of questions about my eating behaviors, my life growing up, when I felt like I was first overweight, what did I think the cause of it was, etc. I really had to think on some of the questions because they weren't something that I had ever put any thought into. But it was amazing what I was able to learn from myself during that appointment. I think that appointment also helped solidify in my mind that I was on the right course.

Thank you so much! That makes me feel better. I was expecting to be intensely scrutinized so to know that hopefully this will be more like a conversation puts my mind at ease.

 

[MTGRIZ]

I had mine a month ago and it was a piece of cake. I had to answer a slue of questions in a questionnaire and then it was just a simple conversation with her. Asking about eating habits, life growing up, family and such.

You got this, you will knock it out of the park

 

[The BLJ]

I was more nervous than scared for my psych eval. It turned out to be a complete waste of time. I was asked about my childhood which I was no mood to get into and just said it was fine. They had a psych resident do my eval that tells you everything there. Don’t worry it will be fine. Be confident and don’t go to deep.

 

[Brenda2010]

Mine was easy too. She just basically wanted to be sure I knew what I was in for and that I was ready to give up food as a coping mechanism.

 

[3momchaos]

I had mine last week! It was so easy and laid back. If you have questions for her make sure to have them ready. Mine was actually surprised that I had questions, but she loved it. She felt it was more engaging than just her asking. She also gave me her opinion as to which surgery to choose, so that was nice because all that is seen by the surgeon. I think so many of us build it up to be this huge thing, but really, they just want you to be successful.

 

[spookykool]

I went to two. The first one said he was not sure what he was supposed to do which would have been nice if he said that when I made the appointment. He could have gotten all the info online like my second one did. Then he said he probably couldn't clear me for surgery anyway because I missed or cancelled 3 or 4 appointments in like a 10 year time period with my primary care dr. Then he said it makes me non compliant and that
maybe i should start seeing g him regularly because allott of issues will Come up.after have surgery. The second one was so great. I loved her. I cancelled the appointment he talked me into and told him if I have a problem I will be going to see her. He had a sister in law who had a r&y i think and had complications so he thought all surgery's were bad. He was a jerk .

 

[Rmezzo]

It was apiece of cake. I had dice I had to make them look like the picture,different shapes.most of the time it was a lot of questions, they do a memory test ,I didn't do as well . I passed with flying colors.

 

[3momchaos]

It’s funny how the psyc appointments vary so much. The counselor I saw was part of the practice, she asked me my goal weight, and I hate that question and explained why. She agreed that some people can get stuck on a number rather than how they are feeling, so I said under 200, and she suggested a window between 180 and 200, so I went with that. I’m 5’9 with a large frame. I think if I got under 180 I’ll look like a skeleton. Other than that it was mostly questions about eating habits, how long have I had a weight problem, why do I think this will work. I went with the obvious answer of it’s an anatomical change to the digestion lol but I did also say that it’s a forced restart. I cannot think about food the way I always have, so I will be forcing my brain to think, plan, drink, chew, and eat differently. She liked that and said that’s just what some people need-the force of change.

 

[Iceburg]

Hi, All! I have my psych appointment tomorrow and I am SUPER nervous. I feel like this appointment could make or break me - she can determine whether or not I get to move forward in this process. I've thought about rescheduling several times until I think I'm ready but then I decided that there is no time like the present so I am going. Any advice?

Hi Annverdine,
I think most of us really sweated this appointment because of the unknown aspect of it, but you will be fine; be honest, be yourself, and let God do His thing!!

 

[annverdine]

Thanks so much for the advice and positive vibes everyone. Unfortunately, I had to reschedule the appointment because I had to take my mother to the hospital. My new appointment date is April 3. I am both excited and nervous. I will keep you all posted!

 

[Brenda2010]

Thanks so much for the advice and positive vibes everyone. Unfortunately, I had to reschedule the appointment because I had to take my mother to the hospital. My new appointment date is April 3. I am both excited and nervous. I will keep you all posted!

I hope your mom is doing alright.

 

[annverdine]

Thanks so much for your thoughts. She was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer recently so unfortunately, I became her primary caretaker in December so I've had to put my care and well-being on the back burner until I can get from under all of the pressure of caring for my mother. I am still very much in the process but at a much slower pace. This is so disheartening to me because I was really eager and looking forward to just getting through the process so that I could have the surgery and finally take my life back. Needless to say, I am not in al good place but hearing of all of the encouraging stories in this group keeps me motivated. For now, I'll live vicariously through you all!

 

[Brenda2010]

Thanks so much for your thoughts. She was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer recently so unfortunately, I became her primary caretaker in December so I've had to put my care and well-being on the back burner until I can get from under all of the pressure of caring for my mother. I am still very much in the process but at a much slower pace. This is so disheartening to me because I was really eager and looking forward to just getting through the process so that I could have the surgery and finally take my life back. Needless to say, I am not in al good place but hearing of all of the encouraging stories in this group keeps me motivated. For now, I'll live vicariously through you all!

Im really sorry to hear about your mom, that's got to be so hard. Becoming a caretaker takes a toll on anyone. We're here anytime you need an outlet.

 

[Rmezzo]

My test was done by a intern and then the doctor called me on the phone and talked to me about my answers.Passed with ease. I am in Indiana,so everyone is so different from other states.