What does preoperative surgical counseling entail with any procedure?
- All patients undergo extensive preoperative education and counseling and must attend a required nutritional class and pass a psychological evaluation.
- Although this is practice dependent, all patients should be thoroughly educated that these procedures are just tools—the most effective tools for weight loss to date—and for long-term success they must combine the operation with diet compliance, daily exercise, support groups, and close follow-up
