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
Evening Sessions: 5:00 pm
Parking available in the Wood Street Parking Structure
| 2020 Bariatric Evening Support Group Schedule | ||||
| DATE | LEADER | TOPIC | FACULTY LEADER | LOCATION |
| June 3rd Canceled |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Mario Masrur | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 2481 (2nd Fl) |
| Ann Quinn | Mindful Eating | |||
| July 1st 5:00 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Chandra Hassan | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 2481 (2nd Fl) |
| Anna Titcomb | Protein Power | |||
| August 5th 5:00 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Antonio Gangemi | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 2481 (2nd Fl) |
| Rich Severin | Musculoskeletal Pain Management | |||
| September 9th 5:00 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Mario Masrur | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 2481 (2nd Fl) |
| Mario Masrur | Weight Loss Surgery | |||
| October 7th 5:00 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Chandra Hassan | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 2481 (2nd Fl) |
| Jennifer Martin | Looking Beyond The Scale | |||
| November 4th 5:00 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Antonio Gangemi | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 2481 (2nd Fl) |
| Jeremy O'Neal | Eating Over The Holidays | |||
| January 2020 | Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Chandra Hassan | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 2481 (2nd Fl) |
| Alison Newman | Eating Disorders After Bariatric Surgery | |||
| February 2020 | Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Antonio Gangemi | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 2481 (2nd Fl) |
| Matthew Ranzer | Post-Bariatric Body Contouring | |||
| March 2020 | Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Mario Masrur | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 2481 (2nd Fl) |
| Heather Eisele | Emotional Eating | |||
| April 2020 | Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Chandra Hassan | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 2481 (2nd Fl) |
| Sylvia Herbozo | Body Image After Bariatric Surgery | |||
| May 2020 | Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Antonio Gangemi | UIH Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 2481 (2nd Fl) |
| Antonio Gangemi | Weight Loss Surgery | |||
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
