Bariatric surgery is a tool to help with weight loss. Our adolescent patients undergoing this major surgery need the support of their family to initiate and maintain lifestyle changes that include healthy eating and regular exercise.
Sustaining these changes can be difficult; however, meeting regularly with other patients and their families is beneficial for clarification and motivation of making healthier choices.
We hold educational monthly meetings to instill these skills. Both are held virtually:
The Bariatric Patient Resource Group is held on the second Tuesday of the month at 4 pm. Attendance for patents is mandatory. We highly recommend that parents attend to help support their child.
At the initial visit with the Bariatric Surgery Program, the team will provide the patient with additional information regarding the Bariatric Resource Group. We will schedule the meeting appointments for the patient.
The Bariatric Caregiver Group is for caregives only and is held on the third Monday of the month at 5 pm. It is optional but highly recommended that caregivers attend. Use the link below to register.
