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
| 2021 Bariatric Evening Support Group Schedule | ||||
| DATE | LEADER | TOPIC | FACULTY LEADER | LOCATION |
| January 6th 5:00 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Mario Masrur | VIRTUAL SESSION ZOOM MEETING |
| Anna Titcomb | Plant-Based Eating and a Bariatric Diet | |||
| February 3rd 5:00 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Chandra Hassan | VIRTUAL SESSION ZOOM MEETING |
| Sylvia Herbozo | Body Image After Bariatric Surgery | |||
| March 3rd 5:00 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Antonio Gangemi | VIRTUAL SESSION ZOOM MEETING |
| Alison Newman | How To Get Back-On-Track After Getting Off Track | |||
| April 7th 5:00 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Mario Masrur | VIRTUAL SESSION ZOOM MEETING |
| Rich Severin | Arthritis and Pain Management | |||
| May 5th 5:00 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Chandra Hassan | VIRTUAL SESSION ZOOM MEETING |
| Dave Morris | Post-Bariatric Body Contouring | |||
| June 2nd 5:00 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Antonio Gangemi | VIRTUAL SESSION ZOOM MEETING |
| Reed Berger | Vitamins | |||
| July 7th 5:00 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Mario Masrur | VIRTUAL SESSION ZOOM MEETING |
| Ann Quinn | Mindful Eating | |||
| August 4th 5:00 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Chandra Hassan | VIRTUAL SESSION ZOOM MEETING |
| Jennifer Martin | Non-Scale Victories | |||
| September 1st 5:00 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Antonio Gangemi | VIRTUAL SESSION ZOOM MEETING |
| TBA | TBA | |||
| October 6th 5:00 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | Dr. Mario Masrur | VIRTUAL SESSION ZOOM MEETING |
| Heather Eisele | Coping With Emotional Eating | |||
| November 3rd 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.
