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. 2016 Mar 15;3(2):47–54. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpam.2016.02.001

Table 4.

Psychological and nutritional assessment domains for adolescent bariatric surgery.

Psychological assessment
  • Evaluation of current family environment and stressors

  • Evaluation of emotional maturity, cognitive function and comprehension of the surgery, and relevant recommendations

  • Counseling for perioperative dietary and psychosocial changes

Nutritional assessment
  • Pre-operative weight loss

  • Micro-nutrient deficiencies

  • Immediate post-operative diet progression plan

  • Long term post-operative diet and supplementation

  • Bone health