 Departments and Services > Surgery > Bariatric Surgery > Support Groups
Participants in the Weight Loss Management Program reap the benefit of ongoing education and support from peers, as well as experienced and caring professionals. The program involves much more than coming to the hospital, having surgery, and going home. Staff will be there to educate and support patients every step of the way-before and after surgery. Support group is an integral part of the program.
In addition to one-on-one access to clinical, nutritional and behavioral health specialists, patients learn from the experts and each other about the lifestyle changes that accompany long-term weight loss through the program's monthly support group. Before and after surgery, the group gives patients the opportunity to learn and share.
Physicians, surgeons, nutritionists, mental health specialists, plastic surgeons, physical therapists, potential patients, pre-surgery patients, and post-surgery patients are among the 150 to 200 people who attend each month.
Lap-Band patients
Time: | | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm |
Dates: |
Tuesday, January 15th
Tuesday, February 19th
Tuesday, March 25th
Tuesday, April 22nd
Tuesday, May 20th
Tuesday, June 17th
Tuesday, July 15th
Tuesday, August 19th
Tuesday, September 16th
Tuesday, October 14th
Tuesday, November 11th
**Thursday, December 18th**
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Location: | School of Nursing, Classroom D - Lawrence Memorial Hospital campus |
Please contact the office with any questions at (781) 306-6166.
Gastric Bypass patients
Time: | | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm |
Dates: |
Thursday, January 17th
Thursday, February 21st
Thursday, March 27th
Thursday, April 24th
Thursday, May 22nd
Thursday, June 19th
Thursday, July 17th
Thursday, August 21st
Thursday, September 18th
Thursday, October 16th
Thursday, November 13th
Thursday, December 18th
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Location: | School of Nursing (adjacent to Lawrence Memorial Hospital/Dr. Randall’s office) |
Please contact the office with any questions at (781) 306-6166.
Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery Orientation Support Group Meetings
Time: | | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Dates: |
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 6-8 pm
Wednesday, August 27, 2008 6-8 pm
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 6-8 pm
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 6-8 pm
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 6-8 pm
Wednesday, December 17, 2008 6-8 pm
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Location: | Winchester Home Care, 2nd Floor Boardroom
7 McKay Ave., Winchester, MA 01890 |
For questions please call (781) 279-1123.
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