Bariatric weight loss surgery is helping people live lives they've only dreamed of. In addition to weight loss, patients find they no longer suffer from serious health issues associated with obesity. Patients who are diabetic before surgery can become insulin free after surgery. Others say they sleep better, have more energy and are much happier after bariatric surgery.
The Bariatric Center at Northeast Baptist Hospital has helped hundreds of patients lose the weight they've tried years to shed with failed diets and exercise programs. Many patients considering bariatric weight loss surgery can find encouragement and information in a support group that is offered as part of the bariatric program at Northeast Baptist Hospital.
The support group meets every third Thursday and offers talks by physicians and other health experts. The meetings are facilitated by Dr. Ramiro Cavazos, Bariatric Surgeon and Medical Director of the Northeast Bariatric Program.
Confidentiality Statement:
Discussions held within the confines of this Support Group are to be honored, respected
and deemed confidential and not to be shared in any manner outside of the group.
Format:
Introductions
Discussion (topic driven / current events)
Open Forum
Facilitator:
Dr Ramiro Cavazos, Bariatric Surgeon and Medical Director
Schedule:
Date
Jan. 21
Feb. 18
March 18
April 15
May 20
June 17
July 15
Aug. 19
Sept. 16
Oct. 21
Nov. 18
Dec. 16
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Topic
Dr. Patrick Shanner- Plastic surgery
Burn off that holiday weight- Claudia Ramirez
What’s on your mind- Dr. Sean Connolly
Reading labels- Anne Geiger R. D.
Getting Fit for Good- Claudia Ramirez
Game Show
Dr. Peter Fisher- Plastic surgery
Emotional Eating- Dr. Connolly
Falling back into those skinny jeans- Claudia Ramirez
Game Show
Holiday Survival part 1: Dietary information
Holiday Survival part 2: Surviving the holidays and staying on track
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When:
Who:
Time:
Location: |
3rd Thursday of each month
Pre and Post-operative bariatric surgery patients, friends and family, and anyone interested in having the surgery.
6:30 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Northeast Baptist Hospital
ER Conference Room
8811 Village Dr.
San Antonio, Texas 78217
Maps & Directions |
To find out more, please contact Debra Marsh at (210) 297-2034.