I can remember being nervous about the psych exam as well. I had to go twice and both times, we just had a general conversation about health and weight; nothing too intense. I think he was looking to see that I understood the choice I was making, that I knew it was a life-long commitment, and that I didn't have unrealistic expectations of what the surgery/weight loss would be/lead to.

I remember thinking after the first appointment that I had worried needlessly.

Jen's right - they're not looking for perfection, but rather that you understand what you're getting into, that you have some sort of a support system, that you understand that losing weight doesn't fix your head issues with food, that you're prepared to deal with the stuff that comes up.

they're also looking for overt psychiatric diagnoses - but let's face it, by the time most people are looking into surgery, most people have at least some clue that they have, let's say, schizophrenia or bipolar illness or are bulemic or have a history of anorexia or binge eating.

just relax, be yourself, and most important BE HONEST. if something does raise some additional questions, the psych will be making sure that you recognize it's a potential issue that'll have to be dealt with, and that you're willing to do that.

it'll be fine

Hello, I see you are at the same 'beggining point' as I am. When I first read about all the test i would have to do psychiatrist was also my biggest fear, right now it switched to upper gi lol I believe it wil keep switcing from one test to another untill i'll have them all done. Good luck with all of your tests

You just have to realize a lot of the tests are to uncover any correctable risks that you may have before undergoing your procedure. Totally routine and necessary. They will want to ensure that you dont have some crazy expectations and that you understand the commitment on your part and the degree of risk.

You'll be fine!

good luck