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If You Have Made the Decision to Undergo Weight Loss Surgery

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If You Have Made the Decision to Undergo Weight Loss Surgery

Once you have made up your mind to undergo weight loss surgery, then undergoing a comprehensive psychological assessment prior to your surgery will assist you in identifying whether you have any current mental health disorders and identify any problems that may increase your likelihood of falling into the 5 to 20 percent group that may suffer more psychologically following surgery.