In this special report from the annual meeting of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Dr. Stephen Ritz explains what patients can expect from the psychological evaluation prior to weight loss surgery. He also discusses the psychological impact of bariatric surgery, and how to navigate this new terrain. Read the full story
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The Psychology of Weight Loss Surgery: An Interview with Dr. Stephen Ritz, Ph.D.
Posted on 21 August 2009
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