Support groups
The Bariatric Surgery Support Group is for current and former patients and their designated support person only. Meetings are held online or in-person. See below for specific dates, times and locations.
Our support group is led by bariatric surgery center staff and special guests.
When we meet
2nd Tuesday of every month
Discuss a variety of topics from mindfulness, emotional eating, triggers, stress and more! Learn strategies to help you reach your health goals.
3rd Thursdays of every month
Join us for Q&As with staff, walking groups, discussions about what to expect before and after surgery, and more!
Get monthly reminders of our support groups in your inbox.
Join our online meetings
Our online meetings take place using Microsoft Teams.
Our Teams meeting ID and passcode is the same for every meeting.
- Meeting ID: 273 871 429 165
- Passcode: f2BPbi
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Upcoming meetings
Psychology topics
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Microsoft Teams
Discuss a variety of topics from mindfulness, emotional eating, triggers, stress, and more! Learn strategies to help you reach your health goals.
Ask our dietitian all your questions
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Microsoft Teams
Get to know our wonderful dietitian, Meagan Ayoub MPH, RD, LD, as she helps answer all your common nutrition questions.
Psychology topics
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Microsoft Teams
Discuss a variety of topics from mindfulness, emotional eating, triggers, stress, and more! Learn strategies to help you reach your health goals.
Q&A with our Surgery Coordinator
6:30 – 8 p.m.
875 Oak St. SE
Salem, OR
Salem Hospital, Building C, First floor, Conference Rooms A, B, C.
Get to know our surgery coordinator, Gabi, as she helps answer questions about how you can complete all the steps in our program and get scheduled for surgery.