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SUPPORT FOR BARIATRIC SURGERY

Boosting motivation and commitment for behavioural, nutritional and psychosocial changes before and after bariatric surgery

Also known as obesity surgery, bariatric surgery is an intervention option when obesity has reached a critical level and changes in diet and physical activity no longer have an effective impact. For patients aged between 18 and 69, the typical indications for bariatric surgery are:

  • A BMI ≥ 40 kg/m²

  • A BMI of 35–40 kg/m² with comorbidities where surgery-induced weight loss is considered the best approach (such as metabolic disorders, cardiorespiratory disease, severe joint disease, or serious psychological conditions related to obesity).

Pre-surgery Psychological Assessment

A thorough psychological assessment covering behavioural patterns, nutritional factors, family dynamics and personality should always be part of the patient’s pre-surgery evaluation at Oficina de Psicologia. The information gathered by the clinical psychologist is essential for the whole obesity surgery team.

The purpose of this assessment is not only diagnostic; it also ensures the safety and effectiveness of the surgery by identifying potential areas of vulnerability, challenges and strengths, to create an individualised treatment plan.

This evaluation must include:

  • Screening for psychopathology

  • Personality profiling

  • Assessment of expectations and motivation for surgery

  • Lifelong weight history and eating habits

  • Lifestyle and social support network

Identifying specific interventions for each case increases the likelihood of long-term commitment and sustained weight loss (for example, recommending psychotherapy before and/or after surgery).

A clear aim is to strengthen the patient’s motivation and ability to commit to behavioural, nutritional and psychosocial changes both before and after the procedure.

The report compiled from this assessment can also prove invaluable in the event of post-surgery emotional setbacks (such as depression or anxiety), enabling quicker and more targeted intervention.

The pre-surgery psychological assessment must also detect potential psychological contraindications for surgery, such as severe eating disorders, major unmanaged personality disorders, or active substance abuse.

Preparing for Surgery

Preparation includes anxiety management training and mindfulness exercises to help maintain post-surgery calm, manage discomfort and pain tolerance, and regulate expectations.

Post-surgery Phase

Eating disorders such as binge eating can increase the risk of limited weight loss following surgery and medium-term weight regain. The presence of two or more psychological conditions may further raise the risk of non-adherent behaviour after surgery.

A structured post-surgery follow-up, based on the risk factors identified in the assessment, is crucial to prevent relapse or worsening of prior conditions. Depending on the case, solutions can include EMDR, medical hypnotherapy, or mindfulness-based approaches.



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ONLINE SUPPORT FOR BARIATRIC SURGERY

The consultation can be carried out online via our Stuward telemedicine and telehealth platform, designed specifically for doctors, therapists, psychologists and other healthcare professionals. This platform ensures the highest level of data security, guaranteeing full protection of clients’ digital information.

Using the platform does not involve any additional costs and does not require downloading any application — all you need is an internet connection.

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