Psychological support

Obesity surgery profoundly transforms daily life: the relationship with food, self-image, how others see you, family and social dynamics. Psychological support helps patients prepare for and experience these changes calmly, both before and after the procedure. Before surgery, the psychological interview is part of the pre-operative work-up. It assesses motivation, identifies any eating disorders and ensures that the patient approaches the procedure with realistic expectations and a good understanding of the changes to come. After the operation, support may be offered to accompany the body's transformation, strengthen motivation during plateau phases, work on eating behaviour and prevent adaptation difficulties. This support is tailored to each person's needs, whether occasional or regular. At Clinique Pasteur Tunis, psychological support is integrated into the multidisciplinary approach of the bariatric surgery centre: the psychologist works in coordination with the surgeon and the nutritionist to offer each patient a coherent and caring pathway.