The free surgical support groups are a forum where our patients can discuss their progress and successes as well as any problems or concerns they may have. Support group meeting speakers include post-surgical patients who are sharing their weight loss surgery experiences as well as health care professionals.
The meetings provide valuable information for pre-operative bariatric patients while supporting those who have already experienced weight loss surgery. A family member and/or primary support person is welcome to attend support group meetings with our patients. We ask that you please refrain from bringing young children to the meetings since it is often difficult for them to remain quiet for 2 hours.
Bariatric patient support groups for the Weight Loss Surgery Program meet regularly and the meetings are held in Springfield at Baystate Medical Center and in Greenfield at Baystate Franklin Medical Center. To best meet your personal, work and transportation limitations, each month we offer a morning meeting, an afternoon meeting and an evening meeting as well as a morning meeting conducted in Spanish.
The support groups consist of patients who:
- Are considering bariatric surgery
- Are waiting to have bariatric surgery
- Have already had bariatric surgery.
Weight Loss Surgery Support Groups Schedule
We also have a special post-op Back on Track support group for individuals who have regained 10 pounds or more since having bariatric surgery. Learn more....
Weight Loss Surgery Support Groups
MAY 2013
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Thursday, May 2
Wesson Building
Lundy Board Room
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10:00 - 11:30 am
"Eyes Wide Open" Series...Mindful Eating & Stress Reduction-Alicia Smith
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Spanish Speaking Group |
Thursday, May 2
Chestnut Conference Room #3 |
4:00 - 5:30 pm
Speaker: Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery Patient
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All Are Welcome |
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Tuesday, May 7
Chestnut Conference Room #1
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6:00 - 7:30 pm |
Post-op Patients Only Group |
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Wednesday, May 8
Chestnut Conference Room #1
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6:00 - 7:30 pm
"Eyes Wide Open" Series...A Conversation with a Bariatric Surgeon, Speaker: Dr. Jay Kuhn
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All Are Welcome |
Thursday, May 23
Wesson Building
Lundy Board Room |
10:00 - 11:30 am
Speaker: Gastric Bypass Surgery Patient
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All Are Welcome |
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Tuesday, May 28
Baystate Franklin Medical Center, 164 High Street,
Greenfield
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6:00 - 7:30 pm |
Greenfield Group All Are Welcome |
JUNE 2013
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Tuesday, June 4
Chestnut Surgery
Conference Room #1
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6:00 - 7:30 pm |
Post-Op Patients Only |
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Thursday, June 6
Wesson Building
Lundy Board Room
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10:00 - 11:30 am
"Eyes Wide Open' Series...Mindful Eating & Stress Reduction -
Dr. Brenda Temblador
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Spanish Speaking Group |
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Thursday, June 6
Chestnut Surgery Building
Chestnut Conference Room #3
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4:00 - 5:30 pm
"Eyes Wide Open' Series...Making Smart Choices at the Grocery Store - Alicia Smith
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All Are Welcome |
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Wednesday, June 12
Chestnut Conference Room #1
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6:00 - 7:30 pm
Speaker: Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery Patient
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All Are Welcome |
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Tuesday, June 25
Baystate Franklin Medical Center, 164 High Street,
Greenfield
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6:00 - 7:30 pm
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Greenfield Group All Are Welcome |
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Thursday, June 27
Wesson Building
Lundy Board Room
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10:00 - 11:30 am
Speaker: Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery Patient
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All Are Welcome |
