Bariatric Information Sessions & Support Groups
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
5:30 pm
Parking available in the Wood Street Parking Structure
| Date | Leader | Topic | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17 @ 5:30 pm |
Dr. Hassan | Information Session: New Patient Orientation | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1135 |
| June 7 @ 5:30 pm |
Dr. Gangemi | Bariatric Surgery: Shortcut to Thinness and Good Health or Serious Lifelong Commitment? | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1135 |
| June 21 @ 5:30 pm |
Dr. Gangemi | Information Session: New Patient Orientation | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1135 |
| July 12 @ 5:30 pm |
Rich Severin | Osteoarthritis and Obesity | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1135 |
| July 26 @ 5:30 |
Dr. Hassan | Information Session: New Patient Orientation | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1135 |
| Aug. 2 @ 5:30 pm |
Dr. Berger | Medical Nutrition | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1135 |
| Aug. 16 @ 5:30 pm |
Dr. Masrur | Information Session: New Patient Orientation | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1135 |
| Sept. 6 @ 5:30 pm |
Heather Eisele | Emotional Eating | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1135 |
| Sept. 20 @ 5:30 pm |
Dr. Gangemi | Information Session: New Patient Orientation | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1135 |
| Oct. 4 @ 5:30 pm |
Dr. Sánchez-Johnsen | Part 1 Emotional: Managing weight during the Holidays | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1135 |
| Oct. 18 @ 5:30 pm |
Dr. Hassan | Information Session: New Patient Orientation | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1135 |
| Nov. 1 @ 5:30 pm |
Jennifer Violi | Part 2 Nutritional: Managing weight during the Holidays | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1135 |
| Nov. 15 @ 5:30 pm |
Dr. Masrur | Information Session: New Patient Orientation | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1135 |
| Jan. 2018 |
Jenna Giannetti | Weight Loss Success, Tips, and Tricks | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1135 |
| Feb. 2018 |
Dr. Masrur | Weight Loss and Metabolic Surgery | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1135 |
| March 2018 | Zahra Kasza | Stage 5 Maintenance Diet | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1135 |
| April 2018 | Jennifer Martin | Grocery Shopping/Meal Planning | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1135 |
| May 2018 | Dr. Cohen | Body Contouring After Bariatric Surgery | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1135 |
Leader and Topic are subject to change.
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
