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Weight Loss Surgery : Support Programs : MUSC Bariatric Surgery Support Group
Who:Both pre-op & post-op patients and family & friends who are supporting the gastric bypass patientSupport group
What:We alternate “open forum” night (facilitated discussion) one month with a guest speaker the next month during the bariatric support meetings. Topics include nutrition, psychology, exercise, plastic surgery & more! There’s always time for social interaction & questions.
When:

3rd TUESDAY of each month, our evening group meets from 5:30-7 PM (The first half hour is an informal meet & greet. Group starts at 6 PM)

4th TUESDAY of each month, our daytime group meets from 12:30-2 PM (The first half hour is an informal meet & greet. Group starts at 1 PM)

See below for upcoming topics.

Where:1st floor auditorium, room 1119, of the Ashley River Tower (ART) located at 25 Courtenay Drive
Parking:You may park in the Courtenay Garage or another MUSC visitor lot & we will validate your parking. With a validated ticket, you pay $0.75/half hour with a $3 maximum.
 More information on campus parking
Reservations:Are NOT required to attend the bariatric surgery support meetings. To join our e-mail list, please email WLS@musc.edu. Call 876-4867 with questions.

2009 Scheduled topics:

EVENING GROUP
3rd Tuesday of the month,
5:30-7 PM

DAYTIME GROUP
4th Tuesday of the month, 12:30-2 PM

Dec15 Open Forum and annual protein sample taste testing plus holiday door prizes!Happy Holiday (no group)
Jan19 Meet the Team26 "The Top Ten Ways to Maintain Your Weight Loss following Bariatric Surgery" with Nina Crowley, RD and Debbie Petitpain, RD
Feb16 Open Forum23 Open Forum
Mar16 TBD23 TBD

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