Actually, I just had my psche eval this past Monday. I was a bit nervous that I'd be judged (left my "crazy" at home) lol , but I really enjoyed talking to the psychologist. He was friendly and seemed to actually enjoy himself too. He did ask about my weight and medical history, family history, support system, attitudes of others towards me about this surgery, my reasons for doing it, etc. He also gave me the MMPI to take home and take (the personality test with 300+ seemingly crazy questions). I turned mine in and I'm just waiting for the report to be sent to my surgeon.

They primarily want to make sure that you are ready for this, that you understand what you are truly getting yourself in for and that you KNOW that you will have to change things to succeed and not just wake up from surgery "thin" or have unreal expectations. Some people are disappointed with their rate of weight loss and how their bodies transform. MOST of us will NOT have a models body at the end of this. There will be sagging skin issues, scarring and changes to your skin and hair. You just have to be ready for any of this and work to prevent or minimize the affects. Remembering that this is a "tool" and not a magic bullet will help. Good luck!

I haven't had it but I think it's to see if you are of sound mind and know what you getting into. Good Luck !

I truly felt like mine was a waste of time. He basically asked why I wanted the sleeve, how long I'd been heavy, what had I tried before. Wanted to know about anyone else in the family with weight problems.

I think their looking to see if you can handle it or if you're going to go back to your old ways.

I don't know exactly what they are looking for.

I have a major co-morbidity(IIH) which was causing me to go blind and lose my motor function. I quickly got through the EGD, psych eval, etc. I then asked my neurologist, neurosurgeon, and neuro-opthamologist for a letter to the insurance company (BCBSofMI) explaining the importance of weight loss to my recovery from IIH. I also had my family doc write a letter regarding the general decline of my health over the past year related to IIH. My bariatric team submitted all info to BCBS for review. I was approved in less than 2 weeks. My neurosurgeon mentioned that the "surrounding" BCBS (Ohio, Indiana, and such)all cover the sleeve without the 6 month diet, and that MI may need to jump on board-he is the one who offered to write the letter, which I then asked the rest. I thanked him for the suggestion when I saw him at the next appointment. Best wishes...

i have bcbs as well, the 6 months goes by fast and it prepares you fully for this surgery. i suggest just bite the bullet and start the program asap

My insurance required 6 months as well, nope cant get around it, you have to have the documentation for approval. Beware, there is also things like EKG, lots of bloodwork, scope, nutrition class, phyc eval.........before the case can be submitted for approval. (Depends on your specific policy, check with them to find out all requirements). I started my first intro in July 2012, stayed on course the entire time, and had surgery 4/9/13. Best of luck to you