Support groups
The Bariatric Surgery Center support groups are for current and former patients and their designated support person only. Meetings are held online or in-person. Click the button below for specific dates, times and locations.
Our support groups are led by Bariatric Surgery Center staff and special guests.
When we meet
Second 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.
Third Thursdays of every month
Join us for Q&As with staff, walking groups, discussions about what to expect before and after surgery, and more!
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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.
Families and obesity
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Microsoft Teams
Bariatric surgeon, Dr. Catherine Boulay, discusses adopting a healthy lifestyle for the whole family. This is a great group for your support person and even your children to participate in.
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 answers 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.
Clothing trade — 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 to you! (clean clothing, portable exercise equipment, books)
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.
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.