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
Ask the Dietitian
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Microsoft Teams
Get to know our wonderful dietitian, Eleanor Morrow, MS, RD,
LD, as she helps answer all your common and uncommon nutrition
questions.
Psychology Topics
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Microsoft Teams
What to expect at the hospital following surgery
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Microsoft Teams
Ask a Salem Health post surgery nurse about your recovery.
Psychology Topics
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Microsoft Teams
Ask our Dietitian
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
Clothing trade and meet & greet
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Conference Room C-ABC
Meet with other pre and post bariatric surgery patients. Bring clothing and other supplies you no longer need and take home something new! (clean clothing, protein supplements, portable exercise equipment, books)
What is life like after surgery?
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Microsoft Teams
You are invited to ask questions of a previous patient who already had surgery. Come hear her insights on what made her successful and how she overcame challenges.
Ask the Clinic Nurse
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Microsoft Teams
Get to know our wonderful nurse, Michelle, BSN, RN, CBN, as she helps answer questions about our program and your needs before and after surgery.
Heart Health "Feel the healthy beat"
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Microsoft Teams
Learn about the American Heart Association’s “Essential 8” factors that affect personal health and how you can make small changes in your health for lasting impact.