| Who: | Both pre-op & post-op patients and family & friends who are supporting the gastric bypass patient |  | | 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 | | Dec | 15 Open Forum and annual protein sample taste testing plus holiday door prizes! | Happy Holiday (no group) | | Jan | 19 Meet the Team | 26 "The Top Ten Ways to Maintain Your Weight Loss following Bariatric Surgery" with Nina Crowley, RD and Debbie Petitpain, RD | | Feb | 16 Open Forum | 23 Open Forum | | Mar | 16 TBD | 23 TBD | | | | | | |
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