Bariatrics Support Group
Mercy Hospital requires bariatric surgery patients to attend the support group monthly for two years, and encourages them to attend for life. Patients also attend before their surgery.
The support group is led by a Mercy Social Worker and a registered dietitian is available for nutritional counseling and support. Special guests will join periodically to discuss specific topics.
Covered at the support meetings:
- Demonstrating the knowledge of anatomical changes that occur after surgery
- Surgeon's requirement of pre-op and post-op orders and routine
- Encouragement set protocol
- Vitamin/protein supplements
- Exercise, fitness ad health makeovers
- Emotional eating
- Self esteem
- Motivational videos
- Personal problem solving
- Testimonials
- Commitment
- Lifelong nutritional support by our Registered Dietitian
The Support Group meets the first Tuesday of the month in their new location -Buena Vista Suites located in the 300 Medical Office Building on the Mercy Southwest campus from 6PM - 7PM. Please note, support groups are not held in August and December.
For additional information about the Bariatrics support group or weight-loss surgery, call (661) 663-6765.
