Bariatric surgery is a life-changing event. Our ongoing, monthly support groups provide the outreach and education to help you adjust to your new, post-operative lifestyle. You will be required to change your eating habits, exercise regularly and make other behavior modifications in order to achieve and maintain your weight loss goals after surgery. You may face challenges as you get used to your new nutritional requirements, behavioral habits, physical activity and learn how the surgery has impacted your interpersonal relationships.

The support groups provide a one-of-a-kind opportunity to interact with other post-operative patients and discuss the physical and emotional changes that follow bariatric surgery. Meetings are professionally guided by our dietician and behavioral therapist. In addition, exercise specific support groups are offered monthly by our physical therapist. Guest speakers are invited to address special areas of interest.

For additional information, please call 206-368-1350.

2008 SUPPORT GROUP DATES
6:30 – 8:00 p.m, Northwest Hospital & Medical Center campus
Support groups are held in the TCU Auditorium. Click here for directions.

January 15, 2008	Randy Brandeis "The Secret to Defining Meaningful Long Term Goals"
February 26, 2008	Tricia Clement "Physiology of Weight Loss"
March 25, 2008	Tricia Clement , with special guests Dr. Dan Downey "Nutrient Deficiencies"
April 8, 2008	Christine Scholz "Body Image"
May 6, 2008	Randy Brandeis "Creating A Safe Environment & A Positive Support System"
June 24, 2008	Tricia Clement "Nutrition And Vacation/Travel"
July 15, 2008	Randy Brandeis "Preventing Cross Over Addictions"
August 28, 2008	Tricia Clement "Sports Nutrition: Needs For Vigorous Activities"
September 23, 2008	Randy Brandeis "The Power Of Our Thoughts and Belief Systems"
October 21, 2008	Tricia Clement "Program 'Veterans' Share"
November 25, 2008	Randy Brandeis "Alternatives To The Payoffs From Food"
December 16, 2008	Carmela Pontillo "Thoughts on Closing Out The Year" (*This group will meet in the Cafeteria Solarium)

2008 EXERCISE SUPPORT GROUP DATES
6:30 – 8:00 p.m, Northwest Hospital & Medical Center campus