Mrs. Alice Baker would have no difficulty interacting with staff in the areas of verbally presented material. Overall she is showing depressive symptoms with what appears to have begun after the loss of her first child at the age of 27. She's currently taking a depressant, which does not appear to be effective. Psychological testing indicates one who is showing symptoms of mild anxiety moderate depression and a significant focus on her physical maladies. It is therefore recommended that Mrs. Baker receive a medication re-evaluation before surgery and psychotherapy before, during and after her bariatric procedure. Because she is an emotional eater it would be important for her to receive grief counseling in the areas of guilt release for the
