Support Groups

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.**

2023 Link:
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 926 4939 4340
Passcode: 233539

2024 Link:
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 977 3395 1134
Passcode: 074128

Post-Surgery Support Group for Bypass/Lap-Band/Sleeve/Switch patients

2nd Monday of the month @ 5:30-6:30p

2023 Support Groups

Date for 2023Group LeaderTopics
January 9th 2023Jessica Stafford, RDNBack on Track
February 13th 2023Michelle Cusumano, ANP-BCLong-term Medical and Lifestyle Therapy
March 13th 2023Susan Peck, PTImportance of establishing an exercise regimen post bariatric surgery
April 10th 2023Dr. Ristvedt, Ph.DCognitive Behavior Therapy for Changing Unhealthy Habits
May 8th 2023Jessica Stafford, RDNNavigating Summer Eating
June 12th 2023Dr. Sarah Buday, Ph.DContinuing motivation/problem solving
July 10th 2023Francesca Dimou, MDOpen Support/Topic TBD
August 14th 2023Dr. Myckatyn, MDPlastic Surgery after Bariatric surgery
September 11th 2023Danielle Glesne, RDNVitamins and Supplements
October 9th 2023Shaina Eckhouse, MDOpen Support/Topic TBD
November 13th 2023Chris Eagon, M.D.Open Support/Topic TBD
December 11th 2023Gail Crofton, MA, RDN, LD, CDEHoliday Survival

2024 Support Groups

Date for 2024Group LeaderTopics
January 8th 2024Brittany Metzger, RDBack on Track
February 12th 2024Jayme Sparkman, ANP-BCOpen Support/Topic TBD
March 11th 2024Susan Peck, PTImportance of establishing an exercise regimen post bariatric surgery
April 8th 2024Dr. Ristvedt, Ph.DCognitive Behavior Therapy for Changing Unhealthy Habits
May 13th 2024Elizabeth Plummer, RDNavigating Summer Eating
June 10th 2024Dr. Sarah Buday, Ph.DContinuing motivation/problem solving
July 8th 2024Michelle Cusumano, ANP-BCLong-term Medical and Lifestyle Therapy
August 12th 2024Dr. Myckatyn, MDPlastic Surgery after Bariatric surgery
September 9th 2024Stephanie Margolis, RDVitamins and Supplements
October 14th 2024Bariatric Surgeon Open Support/Topic TBD
November 11th 2024Chris Eagon, M.D.Open Support/Topic TBD
December 9th 2024Gail Crofton, MA, RDN, LD, CDEHoliday Survival