Support Groups
Saint Francis Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
Pre- and Post-op Support Groups
Topics and open discussion with Bariatric Coordinator and Registered Dietitian (RD)
Meets the second Tuesday of the month from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm except for December.
All support group meetings are held at:
701 North Clayton Street
Room 104/015 Medical Service Building
Phone 302.421.4121 Fax 302.421.4155
Email: msparks@che-east.org or lreed@che-east.org
January 10, 2012 - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Intuitive, Emotional Eating and Portion control by RD followed by open discussion.
January 24, 2012 - Starts at 6:00 pm
Dr. Alex Bianchi – the secret cure to being overweight. Starts at 6:00 pm
February 14, 2012 - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Food labels, nutrient claims, sugar/NNA by RD followed by open discussion.
March 13, 2012 - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Grocery shopping and cooking light by RD followed by open discussion.
March 27, 2012 - 1:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Fitness Fair
April 10, 2012 - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Vegetarian nutrition by RD followed by by open discussion.
May 8, 2012 - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Exercise guidelines by Bariatric Coordinator followed by open discussion.
May 22, 2012 - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Cosmetic surgery options by Julia MacRae.
June 12, 2012 - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Intuitive, emotional eating and portion control by RD followed by open discussion.
July 10, 2012 - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Food labels, nutrient claims, sugar/NNA by RD followed by open discussion.
July 24, 2012 - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Spouses and significant others with Dr. Lisa Slade-Martin PhD.
August 14, 2012 - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Fruits and veggies matter by RD followed by open discussion.
September 9, 2012 - 8:00 am
Heart Walk at Riverfront
September 11, 2012 - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Exercise guidelines by Bariatric Coordinator followed by open discussion.
October 9, 2012 - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Grocery shopping and cooking light by RD followed by open discussion.
October 23, 2012 - Starts at 6:00 pm.
The secret cure to being overweight.
November 13, 2012 - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Dining out and special occasion/holiday eating by RD followed by open discussion.
December
No support groups in December.