Pre-Surgical Bariatric Psychological Evaluation

A pre-surgical bariatric psychological evaluation assesses emotional readiness, behavioral patterns, and psychological factors to support safe and successful weight-loss surgery outcomes.

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Licensed psychologist conducting a bariatric psychological evaluation during a one-on-one consultation, reviewing assessment notes with an adult patient in a calm clinical office setting.

What Is Included in a Pre-Surgical Bariatric Psychological Evaluation?

This evaluation includes a comprehensive assessment of an individual’s psychological history, behavioral patterns, and emotional readiness for bariatric surgery.

Areas commonly reviewed include prior addictive behaviors (excluding alcohol and controlled substances), readiness for behavioral change, emotional functioning, basic intellectual functioning, and personality factors.

The goal of the evaluation is to help ensure patients are psychologically prepared for surgery and positioned for long-term success following their procedure.

Why have Pre-Surgical Bariatric Psychological Evaluation

Your insurance company requires it

It is required by your surgeon as part of the surgical process.

To better understand your eating triggers, behavioral challenges, and barriers, and develop a plan to support post-surgical success.

To explore the psychological, behavioral, and relational impacts surgery may have on your life.

To have professional support to help you prepare for surgery with confidence.

What Does the Evaluation Involve?
The Evaluation Consists Of Three Parts:

You will meet with a licensed psychologist for a 45-minute clinical interview focused on behavioral patterns, psychiatric symptoms, and understanding of the surgical process. In complex cases, a second interview may be required.

Clinical Interview

Standardized assessments of personality, mood, and cognitive functioning are completed to gather detailed clinical information. These results are combined with the interview to prepare a comprehensive evaluation report.

Psychological Testing & Report

A feedback session is typically scheduled about one week after testing to review results and clinical recommendations. This session lasts approximately 25 minutes. The final report is then sent to your physician within 7–10 business days.

Feedback & Report Submission

Ready to move forward with your bariatric surgery process?

Schedule your pre-surgical psychological evaluation with our licensed psychologists to ensure you’re fully prepared for the next step.