Weight Loss Surgery Support Groups
The Center for Weight Loss Surgery provides access to support groups for bariatric surgery patients to gain more education and share common experiences with other patients. The support groups shown below, led by Registered Dieticians, are available. Please call 973-537-3805 for more information.
Gastric Band Support Group
A free support group for gastric banding patients. Topics discussed include post procedure diet, what to expect at the first adjustment, relaxation techniques, exercise strategies, protein requirements, holiday management and other issues of interest to the group.
Gastric Bypass / Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Support Group
A free support group for gastric bypass / vertical sleeve gastrectomy patients. Topics include nutrition following bypass, exercise strategies, emotional issues, holiday management, protein filled recipes and many other issues of interest to the group.
Session topics for the Gastric Band and Gastric Bypass/ Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Support Groups vary based on requests and needs of our bariatric surgery patients, as well as the availability of guest speakers. Topics may include: relaxation, exercise, recipe modification, protein requirements, and vitamin/mineral requirements. For more information on planned session topics for each meeting, please call 973-537-3805.
Support Group Meeting Calendar
2012 meeting dates: January 25, February 22, March 28, April 25, May 23, June 27, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24, November 28, December 19
Location: Holiday Inn - Budd Lake/Rockaway Area, 1000 International Drive, Mount Olive, NJ
Gastric Bypass / Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Support Group and Gastric Band Support Group will meet separately from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
