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Psych eval???!!!???

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Sundai

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Im wondering what should I be expecting out of this "test" it makes me rather nervous. I feel like, Im not trying to have this surgery to "LOOK GOOD", im doing it so I can be healthier and have a life with my children!
 
Don't worry about the psych eval, it is standard practice for most major surgeries. I think my visist took a little over an hour, I had to sit down and answer 100 +/- multiple choice questions it sounds like a lot but it isn't that bad, then I sat down with the psychologist and talked about my life from childhood until the present time. The surgery is a complete lifestyle change and they want to be able to help you succeed on your new journey, it is not to intended to scare you but to recommend any additional help you may need, if any at all, what came out of my psych eval is that I should be carefull with alcohol it may cause issues, of course I didn't think it would apply to me and I sure was WRONG. I call it a learning experience. So don't worry about it just be honest and open, you will do fine. :cool: Tom
 
I am pre-op without a date yet and just passed the psych evaluation. It was exactly as twomas stated. Test and one-on-one evaluation. Even if you have a MH history there is nothing to worry about, you just have to trust that everyone is doing their job for your sake. You will be fine.
 
Thank you guys!!! I dont think I have any more issues than the normal population, just the thought of someone trying to pick my brain is a bit unnerving! Lol. However I have faith that this is what I need to start my life fresh, I couldnt think of a better begining than to get healthy for me and my kids!
 
I was nervous too but it wasn't bad. actually one on one only took about 15 mins for me. General questions not too deep.
Sandra
 
SUNDAI-Like everyone else is saying the psych evaluation is nothing to worry about. When you take it you will notice that a lot of the questions are redundant. Just try to be relaxed when you answer the questions and try not to over think your answers. You will do fine.
 
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