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
5:30 pm
Parking available in the Wood Street Parking Structure
| Date | Leader | Topic | Faculty Leader | Hospital Room 1135 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 7th 5:30 pm |
Zahra Kasza | 5 Diet: Lifelong Dietary Changes | Dr. Mario Masrur | Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1135 |
| April 4th 5:30 pm |
Antonio Gangemi | Bariatric Surgery: Shortcut to Thinness and Good Health or Serious Lifelong Commitment? | Dr. Antonio Gangemi | Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1135 |
| May 16th 5:30 pm |
Mario Masrur | Weight Loss and Metabolic Surgery | Dr. Mario Masrur | Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1135 |
| June 6th 5:30 pm |
Heather Eisele | Mindfulness and Eating | Dr. Chandra Hassan | Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1135 |
| July 11th 5:30 pm |
Rich Severin | Musculoskeletal Issues | Dr. Antonio Gangemi | Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1135 |
| August 1st 5:30 pm |
Matthew Ranzer | Post-Bariatric Body Contouring | Dr. Mario Masrur | Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1135 |
| September 5th 5:30 pm |
Jennifer Martin | Meal Planning and Grocery Shopping | Dr. Chandra Hassan | Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1135 |
| October 10th 5:30 pm |
Sylvia Herbozo | Body Image and Bariatric Surgery | Dr. Antonio Gangemi | Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1135 |
| November 14th 5:30 pm |
Anna Titcomb | Managing Weight During The Holiday | Dr. Chandra Hassan | Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1135 |
| January 2019 | Jenna Giannetti | Protein Power | Dr. Chandra Hassan | Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1135 |
| February 2019 | Alison Newman | Weight Re-Gain After Bariatric Surgery: Why It Happens and What to Do | Dr. Antonio Gangemi | Main Hospital 1740 W. Taylor Room 1135 |
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
