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psychologist visit

Surgery
Gastric_Sleeve
Start Weight
266 lbs
Goal Weight
250 lbs
Currently
272 lbs
Progress
0%
I’m worried I’m going to get turned down I’m nervous about if I’m gonna screw up and say something dumb how did anyone else’s psychology appointment go and can give me some tips please I’m on my last appointment
 
It's completely normal to be nervous about the psychology appointment, especially when it's one of the last steps and so much feels like it's riding on it.

In my experience, the goal isn't to trick you or look for reasons to deny you. They're trying to make sure you understand the surgery, have realistic expectations, and identify any areas where you might need additional support for long-term success. The best thing you can do is be honest and be yourself.

You're on your last appointment! You've already made it through all the previous requirements, which suggests that your team believes you're a good candidate and is continuing to move you forward through the process.

For both of my bariatric surgeries, I was required to write personal letters that were reviewed by my surgeon and psychologist as part of the approval process. If you think it would be helpful, I'd be happy to share what I wrote so you can get a sense of the kinds of things I discussed and what the process looked like for me.

Try not to put too much pressure on yourself to say the "perfect" thing. This isn't a test that you're expected to ace, it's a conversation.
 
I had not read these letters since writing each of them!
Completely embarrassing but they are an honest look into how I was feeling at the time of each surgery.
Hope reading them is helpful to you and anyone else that is interested.
 

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