Bariatrics Support Group
Mercy Hospital offers bariatric surgery patients a monthly support group and encourages them to attend for life. It is recommended that patients attend a support group prior to surgery.
The support group is led by the Bariatrics Coordinator and a registered dietitian. 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.
For additional information about the Bariatrics support group or weight-loss surgery, call (661) 663-6765.
