Bariatric Surgery - Psychiatric Check In

A psychiatric evaluation before bariatric procedures like gastric bypass surgery or sleeve gastrectomy is mainly about safety and long-term success.

It checks for conditions like depression or binge eating disorder, makes sure you’re ready for major lifestyle changes, and helps prevent issues like relapse or shifting to other unhealthy coping habits.

It also ensures you have realistic expectations and support in place—most programs use it to prepare you, not disqualify you.