| Wh | 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, from 5:30-7 PM (The first half hour is an informal meet & greet. Group starts at 6 PM) Starting in 2009, we will also have a daytime group that meets from 12-1:30 PM (the first half hour is an informal meet & greet) on the 4th Thursday of the month. 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 | | 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. |
2008 Scheduled topics: October 21 - Open Forum November 18 - "Wellness after weight loss" with Dr. Megan Baker December 16 - Open Forum with protein sample taste-testing and holiday door prizes! 2009 Scheduled topics: | EVENING GROUP 3rd Tuesday of the month, 5:30-7 PM | DAYTIME GROUP 4th Thursday of the month, 12-1:30 PM | Jan | 20th "Meet the Team" with the MUSC Bariatric Surgery Team | 22nd “Stress Management” with our psychologists | Feb | 17th Open Forum | 26th Open Forum with our psychologists | Mar | 17th “Motivating yourself for long-term change” with our psychologists | 26th TBD |
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