bariatric surgery PROGRAM
MUSC Bariatric Surgery Support Group
| Who: | Both pre-op & post-op patients and family & friends who are supporting the bariatric surgery patient |  |
| What: | We alternate facilitated discussion on hot topics and guest speakers. Topics include nutrition, psychology, exercise, plastic surgery & more! There’s always time for social interaction & questions. | |
When: | Monthly evening group: 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. We do not validate for valet parking. 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. | |
2013 Scheduled topics: | |
April 16, 2013 | "Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss" with plastic surgeon Dr. Dennis Schimpf |
May 21, 2013 | Open Forum & Hot Topics |
June 18, 2013 | "Minding Your Peas and Carrots: A Mindfulness-Based Approach to Eating" with our psychologist Dr. Edwards-Hampton |
July 16, 2013 | Topic TBD |
August 20, 2013 | Topic TBD |
September 17, 2013 | Topic TBD |
October 15, 2013 | Topic TBD |
November 19, 2013 | Topic TBD |
December 17, 2013 | Topic TBD |
In February 2011, our topic was "You're wearing what?" where we had a guest, Sherry Smalls from Ardyss, share with us her clothing options for body contouring. We even had some patients try on the under garments and rave about the fit! Visit her website at:
www.ardysslife.com/sherry_smalls
Check out photos from last 2010 December Support Group and Protein Supplement Taste Testing!