Gastric Bypass Q&A
94%
WORTH IT RATING
"Worth It Rating" shows the % of consumer reviewers
that stated the procedure was "Worth It" or not.
See more RealSelf Worth It Ratings
or Add Your Review
View Before and Afters
Average Gastric Bypass Cost: $12,250
Learn about Gastric Bypass
258 people and 44 doctors are talking about Gastric Bypass
Get Free Email Updates
Am I Required to See a Psychologist Before Having a Gastric Bypass?
asked 1 year ago by anon
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Question viewed 557 times
Tags: weight loss
I've been told that I will need to speak to a psychologist before I am allowed to have a gastric bypass. Is this true? Why would I need to speak to a psychologist first?
3 answers to Am I Required to See a Psychologist Before Having a Gastric Bypass?
+2
Psychology evaluation prior to gastric bypass surgery not a bad idea
Don't be offended by the request that you see a psychologist prior to your gastric bypass surgery. This surgery is very high risk, and the overall success of the surgery depends greatly on YOU and what you do after your recovery. Insurance companies and bariatric surgeons both need to know that you are stable and capable of understanding the gravity of your situation and your responsibility in the success of your procedure.
In addition, you may find the...
more
Carmen Kavali, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
+1
Psychologist as
In many instances, a team approach to Bariatric surgery is optimal to achieving a long term success and a solution to obesity. Having a psychologist as a team member is generally very valuable.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
+1
Psychology Evaluation before Weight Loss Surgery
Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery) is a high risk - High gain operation. In the vast majority of cases the lion's share of the cost of the operation is paid by medical insurance companies.
The vast majority of MORBIDLY obese (BMI 40 and over) patients have psychological issues which either are associated with the obesity and its effects and, or which came before the obesity, leading to it. It is vitally important that such patients
- NOT have a psychological condition which impairs...
more
