Bariatric Support Group Topics & Information Session
Every Month
The Bariatric Surgery Program hosts both a monthly support group for patients who have undergone any type of bariatric surgery and an and information session for potential bariatric surgery candidates.
Support groups, led by bariatricians and dietitians, will focus on a specific topic each month and feature a Q&A session. Time also is allotted for participants also will be able to share with and support other attendees. No notification is required — just show up!
Information sessions cover services offered in the Bariatric Surgery Program, the health risks of obesity, and how our team of bariatric health professionals will support and guide you through your journey.
Location
University of Illinois Hospital
1740 W. Taylor St.
Conference Room 1135
Chicago, IL 60612
Directions
Time
Daytime Sessions: 12:00 pm
Evening Sessions: 5:00 pm
Parking available in the Wood Street Parking Structure
| 2019 Bariatric Daytime Support Group Schedule | ||||
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| Date | Leader | Topic | Faculty Leader | Location |
| January 18th 12:00 pm |
Heather Eisele | DAYTIME SESSION: Communicating with Others and Social Support |
Heather Eisele, Ph.D. | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1130 |
| Sara Hoffman | ||||
| February 15th 12:00 pm |
Sylvia Herbozo | DAYTIME SESSION: Body Image After Bariatric Surgery |
Sylvia Herbozo, Ph.D. | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1130 |
| Sara Hoffman | ||||
| March 15th 12:00 pm |
Alison Newman | DAYTIME SESSION: Arranging Your Environment for Success |
Alison Newman, Ph.D. | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1130 |
| May 17th 12:00 pm |
Heather Eisele | DAYTIME SESSION: Mindful Eating |
Heather Eisele, Ph.D. | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1130 |
| June 21st 12:00 pm |
Alison Newman | DAYTIME SESSION: Identifying and Responding to Sabotaging Thinking Related to Food and Weight |
Alison Newman, Ph.D. | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1130 |
| July 19th 12:00 pm |
Sylvia Herbozo | DAYTIME SESSION: Managing Excess Skin After Bariatric Surgery |
Sylvia Herbozo, Ph.D. | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1130 |
| August 16th 12:00 pm |
Heather Eisele | DAYTIME SESSION: Managing Emotional Eating |
Heather Eisele, Ph.D. | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1130 |
| September 20th 12:00 pm |
Alison Newman | DAYTIME SESSION: Tools for Managing Eating Habits in Social Situations |
Alison Newman, Ph.D. | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1130 |
| October 18th 12:00 pm |
Sylvia Herbozo | DAYTIME SESSION: Managing Appearance-Related Comments After Bariatric Surgery |
Sylvia Herbozo, Ph.D. | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1130 |
| 2019 Bariatric Evening Support Group Schedule | ||||
| Date | Leader | Topic | Faculty Leader | Location |
| January 9th 5:00 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Chandra Hassan | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1130/1135 |
| Matthew Ranzer | Post-Bariatric Body Contouring | |||
| February 13th 5:00 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Antonio Gangemi | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1130/1135 |
| Zahra Kasza | Stage 5 Diet: Lifetime Post-Op Changes | |||
| March 13th 5:00 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Mario Masrur | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1130/1135 |
| Alison Newman | Weight Re-Gain After Bariatric Surgery: Why It Happens and What To Do |
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| April 3rd 5:00 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Antonio Gangemi | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1130/1135 |
| Sylvia Herbozo | Body Image After Bariatric Surgery | |||
| May 1st 5:00 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Mario Masrur | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1130/1135 |
| Jennifer Martin | Setting Effective Goals for Lifestyle Changes |
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| June 5th 5:00 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Chandra Hassan | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1130/1135 |
| Heather Eisele | Managing Emotional Eating | |||
| July 10th 5:00 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 & Musculoskeletal Issues | Dr. Antonio Gangemi | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1130/1135 |
| August 7th 5:00 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Mario Masrur | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1130/1135 |
| Jenna Giannetti | Protein Power | |||
| September 11th 5:00 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Antonio Gangemi | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1130/1135 |
| Matthew Ranzer | Post-Bariatric Body Contouring Room | |||
| October 2nd 5:00 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Chandra Hassan | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1130/1135 |
| Jennifer Martin | Non-Scale Victories | |||
| November 6th 5:00 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Mario Masrur | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1130/1135 |
| Anna Titcomb | Managing Weight During the Holidays | |||
Questions?
For questions or more information, please contact Jenna Giannetti, RD, LDN at 312.996.6838
or Jennifer Martin, MS, RD, LDN at 312.996.6795
