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Introducing:

The CHC Bariatric Support Group

Who: Both pre-op & post-op patients and family & friends who are supporting the bariatric surgery patient. Regardless of where a person is in relation to the bariatric surgery process, everyone is welcome to attend the sessions.

What: Group meetings consist of guest speakers, discussions, and question & answer sessions. Group topics include dealing with not only the nutritional and physical health, but also emotional, mental, psychological and spiritual well-being.

When: Our first meeting and topic will be:

Wednesday, September 7, 2011 @ 6:30-8:00 PM

Open Forum with:

Lisa Becker, Registered Dietitian, Licensed Registered Dietitian

She will hold a Q&A session coving topics such as getting back to basics, choosing the right foods, dining out and special occasions, grazing, and much more!

Our group meets the 1st WEDNESDAY of each month from 6:30-8:00 PM (The first half-hour is an informal meet & greet. Group starts at 7 PM)

Where: CHC in the large conference room on 2nd floor. Please park on the North side of CHC and enter through the gift shop doors. Signs will guide you up to the group.

Why: Bariatric surgery is not your run-of-the-mill procedure, so support groups can play a critical role. These groups offer comfort, information, and connection for people who share a common experience. Weight loss surgery represents a dramatic shift in patients’ lives because of the recovery time, lifestyle changes, and self-perception. Patients often have difficulties adjusting to a new diet or their new bodies. According to Bariatric Surgery Source, a resource for those interested in the surgery, patients who participate in a support group lose up to 12 percent more weight and have a 10 percent lower body mass index.

For more information contact Jen Short: jennifershort@catholichealth.net or 701-652-7250

Reservations are NOT required to attend the Bariatric Support Group. To join our e-mail list, please email jennifershort@catholichealth.net