weight loss surgery quiz (from the patients guide to wls)
Answer each question with A- false, B- mostly false, C- mostly true, D- true
1) I cannot do the things I used to do because of my weight
2) I would be more active if I were thinner
3) I have significant health problems because of my weight
4) I have seriously tried dieting for more than one month at least five times
5) I have lost more than 50 pounds and gained it back
6) I believe my parents or grandparents died prematurely partly because of their weight
7) I can name three things I cannot do because of my weight. They are 1______, 2______, 3__________
8) I would be happier if I were thinner
9) My life would be worth living if I were thinner
10) I feel that I would be more valuable to my immediate family if I were thinner
11a) (answer if in a relationship) If I were thinner, my partner would love me more than they do now
11b) (answer if not in a relationship) If I were thinner, I would have and easier time finding someone interested in me
12) If I were thinner, I would alter my lifestyle drastically
13) I have successfully handled life-altering changes in my life without getting depressed
14) I do not have diabetes type II, high blood pressure or heart disease
15) I do not have trouble sleeping
16) I do not have chronic joint disease or pain
17) I do not have sleep apnea, gerd, or high cholesterol
18) I eat breakfast most days
19) If there were no mirrors in society and no one cared how I looked, I would be happy with the way I am right now
20) There are activities I avoid because of my appearance
21) I have some eating problems that I don't think most people have such as: bulimia and/or bingeing on more than 3,000 calories at one time, several times a month
22) I have been told or wondered if I have an obsessive-compulsive personality
23) I have some obsessive-compulsive indicators such as: alcohol abuse, child abuse (where I am the perpetrator), drug addiction (including prescription drugs), excessive cleaning, flashes of rage, hoarding of food or junk, picking at skin to excess, excessive viewing of pornography, promiscuity, pulling out hair so I have bald spots, shopaholism (regularly buying things I don't need and can't afford), shoplifting, workaholism.
24) I have been overweight since childhood
25) (For women only) I wan unable to lose my pregnancy weight within the first year of childbirth
26) (For men only) I seemed to gain most of my weight before the age of 30
27) (For teens only) I don't believe I eat too much as compared with other teens I know.
SCORING:
Questions 1-12 A=0, B=5, C=10, D=15
Questions 13-19 A=15, B=10, C=5, D=0
Questions 20-27 A=0, B=5, C=10, D=15
IF YOU SCORED:
over 275 points: This surgery may be the only way to control your weight, but the life-altering ramifications should be considered carefully. This surgery will affect your eating style and drastically limit your food choices for the rest of your life. It will not change any psychological issues you have, but it may change the way you handle these issues when you can no longer use food for comfort, stuff, or drug your mood.
225-275 points: The risks and problems associated with this surgery may outweigh the benefits at this point in your life. Positive lifestyle changes, such as learning a new skill, starting a competitive sport, or starting a "Gratitude Journal" (featured on the television program Oprah) will be beneficial to you. Consider this surgery only if health-related issues are making your life miserable.
150-225 points: You are generally healthy, and you have a good attitude about yourself and about life in general. Try another serious exercise program and make some small changes in your diet before choosing to undergo any of these drastic surgeries. Major life-threatening health issues should be the only reason for opting to have one of these procedures.
Under 150 points: You are generally happy with yourself as you are now. You have a healthy relationship with food and are ordinarily pleased with your appearance and ability to handle life's situations. Weight loss surgery is not for you at this time. Your relationships with your family and society in general are good and you do not have major health concerns.
NOTE:
If you answered true for number 19, you should consider that your feelings about yourself are more society induced, and society's views should not cause you to feel a certain way about yourself.
If you answered true to numbers 21,22,or 23 you should know that having this surgery will most likely exacerbate your impulse control problems. Food has been a coping mechanism that has sometimes worked in the past. Without food to turn to, your compulsive traits may surface in a way that is more harmful than overeating. If you seriously consider this surgery, participate in ongoing psychological counseling at the same time.
1) I cannot do the things I used to do because of my weight
2) I would be more active if I were thinner
3) I have significant health problems because of my weight
4) I have seriously tried dieting for more than one month at least five times
5) I have lost more than 50 pounds and gained it back
6) I believe my parents or grandparents died prematurely partly because of their weight
7) I can name three things I cannot do because of my weight. They are 1______, 2______, 3__________
8) I would be happier if I were thinner
9) My life would be worth living if I were thinner
10) I feel that I would be more valuable to my immediate family if I were thinner
11a) (answer if in a relationship) If I were thinner, my partner would love me more than they do now
11b) (answer if not in a relationship) If I were thinner, I would have and easier time finding someone interested in me
12) If I were thinner, I would alter my lifestyle drastically
13) I have successfully handled life-altering changes in my life without getting depressed
14) I do not have diabetes type II, high blood pressure or heart disease
15) I do not have trouble sleeping
16) I do not have chronic joint disease or pain
17) I do not have sleep apnea, gerd, or high cholesterol
18) I eat breakfast most days
19) If there were no mirrors in society and no one cared how I looked, I would be happy with the way I am right now
20) There are activities I avoid because of my appearance
21) I have some eating problems that I don't think most people have such as: bulimia and/or bingeing on more than 3,000 calories at one time, several times a month
22) I have been told or wondered if I have an obsessive-compulsive personality
23) I have some obsessive-compulsive indicators such as: alcohol abuse, child abuse (where I am the perpetrator), drug addiction (including prescription drugs), excessive cleaning, flashes of rage, hoarding of food or junk, picking at skin to excess, excessive viewing of pornography, promiscuity, pulling out hair so I have bald spots, shopaholism (regularly buying things I don't need and can't afford), shoplifting, workaholism.
24) I have been overweight since childhood
25) (For women only) I wan unable to lose my pregnancy weight within the first year of childbirth
26) (For men only) I seemed to gain most of my weight before the age of 30
27) (For teens only) I don't believe I eat too much as compared with other teens I know.
SCORING:
Questions 1-12 A=0, B=5, C=10, D=15
Questions 13-19 A=15, B=10, C=5, D=0
Questions 20-27 A=0, B=5, C=10, D=15
IF YOU SCORED:
over 275 points: This surgery may be the only way to control your weight, but the life-altering ramifications should be considered carefully. This surgery will affect your eating style and drastically limit your food choices for the rest of your life. It will not change any psychological issues you have, but it may change the way you handle these issues when you can no longer use food for comfort, stuff, or drug your mood.
225-275 points: The risks and problems associated with this surgery may outweigh the benefits at this point in your life. Positive lifestyle changes, such as learning a new skill, starting a competitive sport, or starting a "Gratitude Journal" (featured on the television program Oprah) will be beneficial to you. Consider this surgery only if health-related issues are making your life miserable.
150-225 points: You are generally healthy, and you have a good attitude about yourself and about life in general. Try another serious exercise program and make some small changes in your diet before choosing to undergo any of these drastic surgeries. Major life-threatening health issues should be the only reason for opting to have one of these procedures.
Under 150 points: You are generally happy with yourself as you are now. You have a healthy relationship with food and are ordinarily pleased with your appearance and ability to handle life's situations. Weight loss surgery is not for you at this time. Your relationships with your family and society in general are good and you do not have major health concerns.
NOTE:
If you answered true for number 19, you should consider that your feelings about yourself are more society induced, and society's views should not cause you to feel a certain way about yourself.
If you answered true to numbers 21,22,or 23 you should know that having this surgery will most likely exacerbate your impulse control problems. Food has been a coping mechanism that has sometimes worked in the past. Without food to turn to, your compulsive traits may surface in a way that is more harmful than overeating. If you seriously consider this surgery, participate in ongoing psychological counseling at the same time.
Replies
my score was 280. Wow that was the first time when doing a self-scored quiz that I was totally honest with myself and really I thought I would land in one of the lower categories. But this just shows me that I really need this surgery. When I see the surgeon I am going to print out all my journal entries for him to see how I have been preparing for this surgery.