Bariatric Surgery Psychological Evaluation NJ
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Bariatric Surgery Psychological Evaluation NJ
You have been on this journey for a long time.
You wish people understood the pain and effort to get to this point.
You don't want to be depressed anymore. You don't want to limit yourself.
You want to move freely in the world, take care of your health, and enjoy time with your loved ones.
You have struggled with your weight for many years, tried every diet, every fad, and still no consistent progress.
You want the person you are internally to resemble the person the world sees.
This is your time to take control of your health and life. You've decided to take control over your health and life and never turning back!
You've mustered up the courage to get help and start the process of long term weight loss.
You're ready to take your life to the next level.
After all the meetings and appointments, you're finally close to the end of the road.
You feel annoyed that you have another process, but will follow requirements to reach your goal.
You want to just set your appointment, speak to someone, gain your status for surgery, and move forward.
You want a straight forward process with someone who will listen, explain things, and help you on your way.
You are ready to live the life of your dreams!
Hello I’m Rosana,
I am a Board Certified Bariatric Counselor.
I provide bariatric evaluations for individuals to gain approval for bariatric surgery.
The purpose of the assessment is to determine your psychological readiness to cope with life changes that occur following surgery.
When you schedule a bariatric evaluation appointment, you will be provided several assessments and questionnaires to complete prior to your appointment.
Your appointment will be via telehealth video in the comfort of the private space of your choosing. It will take about 50 minutes to complete.
During your evaluation, we will discuss your life history including weight loss and weight gain, what led you to want bariatric surgery, your understanding of the surgery process, willingness to engage in a healthy lifestyle following surgery, and your knowledge of what that entails.
At the end of your appointment, you will gain knowledge of recommendations and your approval status for bariatric surgery.
There are times when you will not be able to gain your approval status immediately following the assessment. This is usually if we have to consult with your mental health provider.
We have a quick turnover time. We can fax your doctor within 24 hours with the results of your assessment. We mail the assessment to your bariatric doctor’s office with your permission as well.
We also provide you with a copy of the assessment and approval letter for your safe keeping.
Rosana Lamontagne, LPC, CBC
Board Certified Bariatric Counselor