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MUSC Bariatric Surgery Support Group

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WhBoth 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, 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

Page last updated: 10/15/08
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