SUPPORT AFTER SURGERY
We’re devoted to your success
Your success after surgery weighs heavily on you. Following guidelines for diet, exercise and lifestyle are important and can be challenging at times. We’re here to support you as you navigate the necessary changes to ensure your long-term success.
Post-Operative Support Group
Patients that regularly attend support groups after surgery have been shown to be more successful than those that don’t. We welcome all patients that have previously had weight loss surgery regardless of where you had your original surgery. Our free meetings are a great way to learn, meet and share information with other patients. Our support groups cover nutritional, social, and medical issues related to weight loss surgery.
**Due to COVID-19 Precautions, Support Groups will be held online via ZOOM until further notice.**
Post-Surgery Support Group for Bypass/Lap-Band/Sleeve/Switch patients
2nd Monday of the month @ 5:30-6:30p
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 977 3395 1134
Passcode: 074128
2023 Support Groups
| Date for 2023 | Group Leader | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| January 9th 2023 | Jessica Stafford, RDN | Back on Track |
| February 13th 2023 | Michelle Cusumano, ANP-BC | Long-term Medical and Lifestyle Therapy |
| March 13th 2023 | Susan Peck, PT | Importance of establishing an exercise regimen post bariatric surgery |
| April 10th 2023 | Dr. Ristvedt, Ph.D | Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Changing Unhealthy Habits |
| May 8th 2023 | Jessica Stafford, RDN | Navigating Summer Eating |
| June 12th 2023 | Dr. Sarah Buday, Ph.D | Continuing motivation/problem solving |
| July 10th 2023 | Francesca Dimou, MD | Open Support/Topic TBD |
| August 14th 2023 | Dr. Myckatyn, MD | Plastic Surgery after Bariatric surgery |
| September 11th 2023 | Danielle Glesne, RDN | Vitamins and Supplements |
| October 9th 2023 | Shaina Eckhouse, MD | Open Support/Topic TBD |
| November 13th 2023 | Chris Eagon, M.D. | Open Support/Topic TBD |
| December 11th 2023 | Gail Crofton, MA, RDN, LD, CDE | Holiday Survival |
2024 Support Groups
| Date for 2024 | Group Leader | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| January 8th 2024 | Brittany Metzger, RD | Back on Track |
| February 12th 2024 | Jayme Sparkman, ANP-BC | Open Support/Topic TBD |
| March 11th 2024 | Susan Peck, PT | Importance of establishing an exercise regimen post bariatric surgery |
| April 8th 2024 | Dr. Ristvedt, Ph.D | Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Changing Unhealthy Habits |
| May 13th 2024 | Elizabeth Plummer, RD | Navigating Summer Eating |
| June 10th 2024 | Dr. Sarah Buday, Ph.D | Continuing motivation/problem solving |
| July 8th 2024 | Michelle Cusumano, ANP-BC | Long-term Medical and Lifestyle Therapy |
| August 12th 2024 | Dr. Myckatyn, MD | Plastic Surgery after Bariatric surgery |
| September 9th 2024 Time: 6-7 pm | Stephanie Margolis, RD | Vitamins and Supplements |
| October 14th 2024 | Bariatric Surgeon | Open Support/Topic TBD |
| November 11th 2024 | Chris Eagon, M.D. | Open Support/Topic TBD |
| December 9th 2024 | Gail Crofton, MA, RDN, LD, CDE | Holiday Survival |