BARIATRIC PRE-SURGERY PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION

Preparing You for Your Surgery

Bariatric surgery is a proven weight loss technique that leads to a reduction in many health risk factors (glucose tolerance, cholesterol, arthritis, chronic pain, etc. ) Psychological well-being is an important consideration going into surgery.

Our evaluation will address psychological obstacles to successful surgery by identifying those problems and planning a strategy to compensate for the anticipated barriers. Evaluations typically take less than 3 hours and include cognitive screening, a brief assessment of psychiatric disorders, and a discussion centered on your knowledge of the perceived benefits and risks of surgery.

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The goal is not to restrict access to surgery, but rather to help you incorporate the procedure into your life.