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Seminar/Support Group Calendar

Continued education and support are vital to successful long-term, healthy weight loss. These meetings are a valuable resource for obesity patients or those interested in seeking treatment.

Obesity Surgery Seminar (public welcome)
Discussion of risks, benefits, and lifestyle requirements of laparoscopic gastric bypass and Lap-Band® surgery. Presentation of comprehensive bariatric surgery program. Program Director/RN on hand to answer all questions on surgery, program and insurance coverage.

Support Group (patients only)
Meeting focus is for Gastric Bypass and Lap-Band patients only greater than one year out from surgery (no guests—although all patients are welcome). Usually meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month.  Check this page for updates.  Meeting will be topic driven: Modifying your internal environment; Emotional eating; Body image: Self-esteem, etc.

Support Group (public welcome)
Meeting focus is for patients less than one year out from surgery and guests interested in learning about Gastric Bypass and Lap-Band Surgery. Usually meets on the first Tuesday of the month.  Check this page for updates.  Each group has its own meeting to meet the individual and different needs of Gastric Bypass patients and Lap-Band patients.

Date Time Event Title Place

May 2, 2009

8 a.m.  Living Well Seminar Tinley Park, IL
May 5, 2009 7:00 PM  Support Group (public welcome) Evergreen Park, IL
May 19, 2009 6:00 PM  Obesity Surgery Seminar Evergreen Park, IL
May 26, 2009 7:00 PM  Support Group (patients only) Evergreen Park, IL
No Seminar 10:00 AM  Obesity Surgery Seminar Evergreen Park, IL
June 2, 2009 7:00 PM  Support Group (public welcome) Evergreen Park, IL
June 16, 2009 6:00 PM  Obesity Surgery Seminar Evergreen Park, IL
June 23, 2009 7:00 PM  Support Group (patients only) Evergreen Park, IL

Support Group Calendar Associated Links and Obesity Sites

American Society for Bariatric Surgeons
American Obesity Association
Obesity Help
Lap-Band
WLS Lifestyles Online
Bariatrics Support Centers International
Bariatric Advantage
Bariatric Edge