Get Ia Mercyone Des Moines Bariatric Surgery Patient History Questionnaire 2017-2025

Assessment before weight loss surgery Before you can have weight loss surgery, your GP will refer you to a team of specialists. They will assess your: physical health – using blood and urine tests, X-rays and scans to check for things like blood clots, ulcers and hernias.

The core parts of the clinical interview include reasons for seeking surgery, weight and diet history, current eating behaviors, understanding of the surgery and its associated lifestyle changes, social supports and history, and psychiatric symptoms (current and past).

Insurance approval: Once you've completed all required medical tests, we send necessary documentation to your insurance company for preauthorization. This approval process can take a few weeks to a few months, depending on your insurance company.

Further medical evaluations may include cardiac, respiratory, metabolic, gastrointestinal and sleep apnea testing. Once adequate evaluation and preparation have been undertaken, the patient may proceed for bariatric surgery if stable.

Results: From the individuals that were seeking bariatric surgery, 78% were female, 62% were married and 69% reported physical activity. The average age of those surveyed was 37±10.83 years and mean body mass index (BMI) was 43.51± 6.25 kg/m².

Bariatric psychological assessments are critical for patients preparing for weight loss surgery. These evaluations ensure that patients are mentally prepared for the life-changing surgery and support them through the emotional and psychological challenges they may face during their journey.