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Bariatric Evaluations

If you or a family member have been referred for psychological testing or pre-surgical psychological clearance, you probably have some questions about what to expect. The following information is related to psychological assessments for bariatric surgery.

Preparing for Bariatric Surgery: Understanding the Psychological Evaluation

At Dyer Psychology, we’re here to support you in fully understanding the impact of bariatric surgery on your life. Weight-loss surgery involves significant lifestyle changes, and your long-term success depends on your physical, mental, and emotional readiness for this journey.

Most surgeons and insurance providers require a pre-surgical psychological evaluation to ensure you are prepared for the challenges and rewards of bariatric surgery. This evaluation is designed to assess your understanding of the procedure, the potential risks, and the lifestyle adjustments required for sustainable weight loss. Simply put, we want to ensure you feel confident and informed every step of the way.

A psychological assessment for bariatric surgery is a comprehensive process that may include:
  • Standardized psychological tests
  • Informal questionnaires and surveys
  • Interviews to discuss your goals and concerns
  • Review of school, medical, or other relevant records
  • Collaboration with your medical team

    • Your evaluation is personalized to address your unique needs and circumstances. By gathering this information, we can provide valuable insights and recommendations to help set you up for success, both during and after surgery.

    At Dyer Psychology, our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and support you need for a healthier, more fulfilling life.

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    What Should I expect?

    The first step is to complete forms about your weight, eating, drinking, substance use, and emotional state. Next, you will meet with a psychologist for one hour to discuss:

    • Your eating habits & mental state
    • Your understanding of the weight loss surgery procedure, any risks involved, and the necessary long-term behavioral changes that you will have to make so that you are prepared for success
    • Followed by completion of appropriate psychological tests
    The main goal of this evaluation is to understand why you want bariatric surgery, explore how you are preparing for the lifestyle changes that come with this procedure, and ensure you have a healthy support system, recovery plan, and stable living situation.
    On average, the evaluation will take 60 minutes to complete.
    After the evaluation we will prepare a report and send it directly to your surgeon. Our policy is to guarantee that your surgeon will have the report within 7 days of your evaluation date. We also offer:
    • Outpatient therapy for pre-operative patients to help prepare them for the post-operative behavioral and emotional changes.
    • Post-operative therapy to assist with adherence to diet, physical activity, lifestyle changes, or emotional adjustment.
    • Your insurance and/or surgeon requires it
    • To learn more about the psychological factors related to eating habits and barriers that prevent you from staying on track
    • To come up with the best plan to help get you on your way for post-surgical success
    The evaluation is your chance to ask questions and express concerns. We will do our best to address them. Remember, the evaluation is not a pass or fail test. Having surgery is serious, we want to make sure that you have done your homework, are prepared for surgery, and understand what to expect. Many individuals suffer from depression, anxiety, binge eating, and other problems. On average, these are typically not reasons to delay or deny surgery. If there is anything that concerns us, we will share it with you during the visit. We will work with you to develop a plan to better prepare to have surgery. Ultimately, your surgeon will be provided with the results of the evaluation and decide as to whether she or he will proceed with surgery.
    Please contact us to inquire about your insurance plan. We can bill your insurance company as an out-of-network provider. We also have reasonable fees for self-pay patients.

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