Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Support Group
The Bariatric Support Group is a great opportunity for bariatric surgery patients and their support system to gain knowledge, network with other bariatric surgery clients (both pre-op and post-op) and obtain the necessary support to be successful through your health and wellness journey.
Meeting Agenda
- Peer support - the importance of support network.
- Family support – is your support network “on board” with your journey?
- Group share.
- Fitness tips.
- Open Forum.
Meetings are held every second Thursday of the month at 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM in the Parkside Community Center, 120 West Park Avenue DuBois, PA.
For more information: Call 814-375-2037 or email [email protected].
Session Topics
September 14, 2023
- Bariatric surgery process
- Network and support for all participants
- Prepping for post-op bariatric surgery
- Open forum
October 12, 2023
- Fall fitness options
- Resistance training – what is the benefit?
- Developing or revising a fitness plan
- Open Forum
November 9, 2023
- Let’s talk about vitamins!!
- Vitamin needs and requirements
- Food options to optimize vitamin needs
- Open Forum
December 14, 2023
- Holiday plan – how will you navigate staying on track
- Celebrate NSVs with family / support system
- Share your story and your successes!!!
- Prepare for milestones and celebrations in the upcoming year!!
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