Bariatric Support Groups and Information Sessions
Our Bariatric Surgery Program hosts a joint monthly virtual support group sessions for patients who have undergone any type of bariatric surgery and for potential bariatric surgery candidates.
Virtual Support Groups
Our Virtual 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 Virtual Support Groups cover the following:
- Exercise 101 with Physical Therapist that will provide guidance on exercise for bariatric patients.
- 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.
- 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.
Bariatric Support Group Schedule 2024
| DATE | LEADER | TOPIC | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 6, 12 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | VIRTUAL SESSION ZOOM MEETING |
| Jamie Appelbaum | Setting Effective Goals for Lifestyle Changes | ||
| April 3, 12 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | VIRTUAL SESSION ZOOM MEETING |
| Alina Kraft | Non-Scale Victories | ||
| May 1, 12 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | VIRTUAL SESSION ZOOM MEETING |
| Elena Henderson | Self-Compassion and Bariatric Surgery | ||
| June 5, 12 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | VIRTUAL SESSION ZOOM MEETING |
| Rich Severin | Pain Management | ||
| July 10, 12 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | VIRTUAL SESSION ZOOM MEETING |
| Reed Berger | Vitamins | ||
| August 7, 12 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | VIRTUAL SESSION ZOOM MEETING |
| Ann Quinn | “Let’s Talk About Your Big BUT…” | ||
| September 11, 12 pm | Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | VIRTUAL SESSION ZOOM MEETING |
| Janette Cino | Bariatric Grocery List and Meal Prep Ideas |
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| October 2, 12 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | VIRTUAL SESSION ZOOM MEETING |
| Jeremy O’Neal | Eating Over the Holidays | ||
| November 6, 12 pm |
Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | VIRTUAL SESSION ZOOM MEETING |
| Amy Bachman | Bariatric Surgery 101 | ||
| January 2025 | Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | VIRTUAL SESSION ZOOM MEETING |
| Alison Newman | Putting Yourself First in 2024 | ||
| February 2025 | Rich Severin | EXERCISE 101 | VIRTUAL SESSION ZOOM MEETING |
| Heather Eisele | Emotional Eating |
Online Registration
Click here to register for the virtual support group.
(On day of) Zoom Meeting
Passcode: BARI2022
Meeting ID: 481 486 2293
(On day of) Audio only call: 312.626.6799 US (Chicago)
Meeting ID: 481 486 2293
Code: 77675091# US (Chicago)
Once the Support Group Session is completed, click here for the survey feedback form for credit of attendance.
Our Location
Outpatient Care Center, Suite 3F
1801 W. Taylor St.
Chicago IL, 60612
Directions
To schedule an appointment with a bariatric dietitian, call 312.996.5100.
