Psychologist questioning??

I think that part scares me more than anything.. Since I am self pay, I am hoping I don't have to go there.. I am a crier. I know no matter what he asks me I will cry. I am just so excited, and happy about getting this done and soon, that I am so emotional. Ups and downs for 1 and 1/2 years & then BAM...the money is put right in my hands almost. So I know its God. I cry when I am sad, angry, happy, nervous, etc..not only that I cry when people are that too!!...I am just a bawl bag. I am hoping the Psychologist doesn't see that as something I can't handle.. My nerves are really good.. I have searched and researched for a long time.. I know this is what I want and need. Any info on what kind of questions he will ask..?? Going for my consultation Tuesday...with Dr. Warnock.. will take it from there.. Any help or suggestions greatly appreciated.

Elaine Girl everything will be fine... I had my psych. test and he asked the basic questions like: 1. are you depressed now or have you every been depressed? ( he really want to know if you choose food as a way to cope with your depression) 2. Have you suffered from bulemia or anrexious (sp) before or even now? 3. he will ask you how long have you've been considering WLS ( he's trying to see if this is YOUR decision and not influenced by others). In a nutshell, he wants to be sure you know what you are getting into and that this is a life change not a temporary change. Based on your response, he will either clear you for surgery or not.. again based on your responses to his questions. I hope this helps.. You will be find just relax and answer honestly... good luck. Mz. T

Ditto to what Mz T said. My psychologist also asked was I ever in an abusive relationship. Or had I even been abused by my parents phscically and mentally. She also asked if I had ever been sexually abused. You'll do fine. Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Kwheen

SORRY FOR THE HIJACK BUT I WANTED TO SAY HI AND SEE HOW YOU R DOING?

Elaine, there is nothing wrong with crying. It is an expression that you have found reflects your feelings, emotions, etc. and it is a normal response to tenderness in your soul - YOUR WAY TO COPE. ~*~ Focus on your excitment for the wls. ~*~ Don't offer more information than they ask of you. ~*~ If they do bring up topics that are tender to your soul... cry and grab a tissue! Now Elaine, if you do think that your depressed you might want to discuss anti-depression medication with your primary care doctor. Everyone needs alittle help sometime..... and that is normal too. I care - Pam

Hi Elaine.... I agree with everybody else on here. Mine was really simple. I had to explain the procedure to her and then explain the way things would be after surgery.. I kept thinking "she must know this" of course she did but she had to be sure I knew. Some of them give "tests" like to check your IQ... and fill out the dots and answer 90 million questions type thing like if you've ever applied for a big important job LOL I don't see where they would hold it against you for crying.. it's just how some people are wired.

WELL ELAINE HON I THINK THEY COVERED EVERYTHING I WAS GOING TO SAY JUST REMEMBER BE TRUTHFUL EVEN IF U THINK IT'S NOT THE RIGHT ANSWER IT WILL ONLY HELP YOU IN THE LONG RUN GOOD LUCK KEEP US POSTED LOVE CANDY