Pre-Bariatric Surgery Psychological Evaluation
Psychological clearance for sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and revision procedures.
Most bariatric surgery programs and insurers require a psychological evaluation before surgery. The evaluation assesses readiness, eating patterns, substance use history, and support structures, and produces the clearance documentation your surgical team requires.
Health-Psychology Expertise
Our approach is grounded in understanding how the physical, behavioral, and emotional factors surrounding eating and weight interact—not simply checking a compliance box.
What This Evaluation Addresses
Eating, weight, and psychiatric history
Substance use and factors that may affect long-term outcomes
Support structures and readiness for required lifestyle changes
Written clearance documentation for your surgical program
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It covers eating and weight history, psychiatric history, substance use, support, readiness, and factors related to long-term outcomes.
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The evaluation produces written clearance documentation based on your program’s requirements and your authorization.
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Often yes, when clinically appropriate and permitted for your location. We confirm this during consultation.
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No. The purpose is to assess readiness, identify barriers, and support a safe and successful surgical outcome.
Who This Is For
Individuals scheduled for or considering bariatric surgery who need the pre-surgical psychological evaluation their program requires. Available in Miami or by telehealth when appropriate.
Fees
Pre-bariatric psychological evaluations start at $900.
The Evaluation Process
We confirm your program requirements, complete a focused clinical interview and standardized assessment, and prepare the written documentation requested by your surgical team.
Designed to Support Success
The goal is not to pass or fail you. It is to understand readiness, identify potential barriers, and support the strongest possible outcome after surgery.