Question:
I'm very nervous about my Psych Eval and MMPI... What exactly can I expect?
I'm only 19 and have been overweight ever since I can remember. WLS has been something I've been considering for almost 2 years. I'm afraid the Psych people will try to convince me that I'm too young for such drastic measures. I know that I'm ready... what will help to convince them? — Tanya B. (posted on April 22, 2002)
April 22, 2002
Tanya,
dont worry, I did and felt kinda silly after taking the MMPI. It is 564
questions thatare sometimes reallt goofy, like : (do you hate yourself or
your family?) or (do you hear voices or dogs talking to you?) I kid you not
there are some silly questions, however the report that came from the
Psychologist after the test had me pegged to a "T" so I guess it
works!! its just a long boring test that you have to fill in the little
circles on the test form!!
I hope this will help you, You will do just fine!!:):):):)
— Blase K.
April 22, 2002
Hi Tanya...I really wouldn't worry about it. I was nervous about it too
thinking that someone that I don't even know that is going to talk to me
for 2 hours (or less) can make a decision about me that can affect the rest
of my life??!! That really made me nervous, but once I was there, it was
fine. There was really nothing to worry about. She asked a lot of
questions, probably to make sure I knew what I was doing and that I knew
what the risks would be, how it would change the rest of my life, how it
could affect me emotionally, etc. So really, don't go nuts over it...it
will be fine. Take care!
— Giovanna G.
April 23, 2002
The MMPI was a piece of cake. Just answer each question as honestly as you
can because they sort of cross-check each other.
During the psych eval, I just made sure the dr. knew that I wanted to have
the surgery to make me more healthy, not a bathing beauty. I just didn't
want the pain of my aching knees and back anymore. I also told her that I
knew being thin didn't guarantee happiness. I had no problem getting
approved. Good luck to you!
— blank first name B.
April 23, 2002
Tanya
You have nothing to worry about! I had my Psych eval this morning. I went
into my appointment somewhat aprehensive, but everything went well. Just
be determined and let your doctor know that you are doing this for health
reasons and not to become a bathing beauty. Also, the MMIP is nothing to
worry about. I only had 360 true/false questions to answer, but again,
nothing to worry about. Questions ranged from do you have a good
relationship with you father, to I often hear voices, to I like social
parties. What they are basically trying to determine from the one on one
appointment and the MMIP is to make sure that you are not currently
depressed, because this surgery could make that depression much worse. You
shouldn't have anything to fear.
— Lynn H.
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