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Most people who've had weight loss surgery tell us that no part of their lives has gone untouched. Feelings, relationships, habit patterns and the reactions of others all dramatically change. These everyday changes are the psychological impact of the surgery.
Should you have a bariatric psychological evaluation before surgery?
Yes, if:
- Your insurance company requires it.
- Your doctor requires it.
- You want to be thoroughly prepared for the surgery.
A pre-surgical bariatric psychological evaluation may be required by your surgeon or your insurance company. Many surgeons recognize that gastric bypass surgery is not only a medical issue but also a life-changing event. These surgeons want to make sure that you, the patient, are emotionally ready for the surgery and have the support needed to make life changes after the surgery. Even if your surgeon doesn't require a psychological evaluation, you may want the guidance regarding the emotional impact and changes to expect. You will receive this information, tailored especially to you, in an O2B psychological evaluation.
Should you have a bariatric psychology evaluation after surgery?
Yes, if you're having a difficult time. Some patients after surgery realize that they are not finding the vital healthy lifestyle they hoped weight loss surgery would provide. We provide bariatric psychological evaluations for you, either at your own or your surgeon's request, to make recommendations of interventions that may be helpful to get you on the track to health and vitality after obesity surgery.
Why have a bariatric psychology evaluation?
Life changes after surgery are dramatic. Your success may depend on your preparation for these changes. You can get back on the track to health when you have the information you need. At Obesity2Balance you can be sure that the psychologists working with you will be respectful of your needs. We will give effective recommendations. We use common sense. We are here for you. We love helping people find what they need to get healthy after this surgery.
Where do I go for the evaluation?
Our psychological evaluations are performed at 4 Executive Park Drive Suite 1411 Atlanta, GA 30329. Please see the mapquest link below for directions.
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How about costs and insurance?
Our fee for a bariatric psychological evaluation including the testing, interview and report is $550.
We have an insurance billing department to check your coverage for you. Our billing folks will explain any co-pay or deductible due at the time of the evaluation and file your claim for you.
You only pay the co-pay or deductible at the time of the evaluation. If your insurance fails to pay, you will be responsible for your charges.
We do provide a need-based sliding scale of fees for patients without insurance. This scale is based on family income. If you feel this scale may be appropriate for you please contact us at (404) 261-2946 - Obesity2Balance.
For insurance questions, to obtain pre-authorization, to find out what your copay or deductible will be, please contact our billing department at (770) 614-6777 - ProClaims Billing.
How can I schedule an evaluation?
To schedule a bariatric psychological evaluation call us - Obesity2Balance - at (404) 261-2946.
If you have insurance questions it will be best to first contact our billing department -ProClaims Billing - at (770) 614-6777.
Why choose us?
Our Experience:
When you have a bariatric psychological evaluation with Obesity2Balance, you know that you are being seen by a psychologist who is experienced in doing evaluations for weight loss surgery patients. We have worked with over 500 weight-loss surgery patients and we understand this is a big decision for you. We will make helpful recommendations to increase the chances of you accomplishing your goals. Our goal is giving you the support you need to regain the health and vitality in your life.
One Week Turn-around:
The report getting to your surgeon quickly is important because, we understand how many hurdles you have to jump through to get to the weight loss surgery you need. We are committed to have your report on the way to your surgeon within one week of your appointment with us.
Help with Your Insurance:
We also recognize the many costs you face when preparing for weight loss surgery. At the time of the evaluation, we will collect from you only your co-pay or deductible and we have a dedicated billing department, which will file your claim and follow up with your insurance company.
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