Bariatric Support Group Sessions
Every Month
The Bariatric Surgery Program hosts a monthly support group for patients who have undergone any type of bariatric surgery and for potential bariatric surgery candidates.
Our Support Group Sessions include several sections/topics and are offered for both patients interested in bariatric surgery and those who have already had bariatric surgery. The Support Groups cover the following:
1) Exercise 101 with Physical Therapist that will provide guidance on exercise for bariatric patients.
2) Bariatric Topic of the Month Presentation that is led by different members of the bariatric surgery team (dietitian, bariatrician, physical therapist, psychologist, plastic surgeon [post-op]) and focus on a specific topic each month.
3) Bariatric Surgeon Presentation that covers 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.
Time is allotted for Q&A and for participants to share their journey with and support other attendees.
Location
Due to COVID-19 safety precautions: PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL 312.355.1493 / elrodi@uic.edu to register for the support groups. Support Group sessions are now being held virtually over Zoom instead of in-person.
Time
Evening Sessions: 5:00 pm
Bariatric Support Group Schedule
| DATE | LEADER | TOPIC | FACULTY LEADER | LOCATION |
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| January 4th 5:00 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Mario Masrur | VIRTUAL SESSION ZOOM MEETING |
| Alison Newman | How to Get Back-On-Track | |||
| February 1st 5:00 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Chandra Hassan | VIRTUAL SESSION ZOOM MEETING |
| Jamie Appelbaum | Setting Effective Goals for Lifestyle Changes |
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| March 1st 5:00 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Huy Hoang | VIRTUAL SESSION ZOOM MEETING |
| Heather Eisele | Emotional Eating | |||
| April 5th 5:00 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Francesco Bianco | VIRTUAL SESSION ZOOM MEETING |
| Alina Kraft | Non-Scale Victories | |||
| May 3rd 5:00 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Lisa Shimotake | VIRTUAL SESSION ZOOM MEETING |
| Ann Quinn | Mindful Eating | |||
| June 7th 5:00 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Chandra Hassan | VIRTUAL SESSION ZOOM MEETING |
| Rich Severin | Pain Management | |||
| July 5th 5:00 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Mario Masrur | VIRTUAL SESSION ZOOM MEETING |
| Mario Masrur | Surgical Treatment in Patients Suffering from Obesity |
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| August 2nd 5:00 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Huy Hoang | VIRTUAL SESSION ZOOM MEETING |
| Reed Berger | Vitamins | |||
| September 6th 5:00 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Francesco Bianco | VIRTUAL SESSION ZOOM MEETING |
| Janette Cino | Bariatric Grocery List and Meal Prep Ideas |
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| October 4th 5:00 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Lisa Shimotake | VIRTUAL SESSION ZOOM MEETING |
| Amy Bachman | What to Expect Before and After Bariatric Surgery |
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| November 1st 5:00 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Chandra Hassan | VIRTUAL SESSION ZOOM MEETING |
| Jeremy O’Neal | Eating Over the Holidays |
Connect to Virtual Bariatric Support Group
If you are interested in participating in any of the Virtual Bariatric Support Group Sessions listed on the schedule above, please contact Irene Rivera for Zoom Meeting connection details at: 312.355.1493 or elrodi@uic.edu.
