Psych Evaluation

My next step is the Psych Evaluation, what all do they talk to you about? can you actually fail this test and not be able to have the surgery? wow that would be bad!!! any info would be great!!!

Hi Natt,

You find that the experiences vary somewhat, but basically they looking to find out if you understand the magnitude of what you are about to undergo, if you realize that it is not reversable for all intents and purposes, that you will have undergo lifelong changes in your relationship to and with food, that you will need to develop new coping mechanisms, that you have the family and social support that you will need and so on... Generally, they are looking to ensure that you are stable enough emotionally and cognizant of the decision you are making. They are there to support and protect you, not to try and trip you up or cause you to 'fail' ... far from that, they are there to help ensure your success.

I wish you every success in your journey,

Barb

thanks for the info. I know when I get on here that you will always answer my question and many of the other people on this site. You are very dedicated to what you have done and very supprtive to us other ones who are out here pulling our hair out. I just would hate to fail the test and not be able to have the surgery.

((((Natt)))),

First of all, thank you for your sweet compliments. Secondly, know that you need think about how this will impact your life and make plans to ensure your short and long term success. I truly believe that if you do these things, you'll get through the psych eval just fine.

Hang in there hon!

Barb