Bariatic Surgery - Patient Education
The purpose of the content on this webpage is to provide the essential information you will need to navigate the process of having bariatric surgery. The members of the Bariatric Surgery Team are proud to provide care for patients who are seeking effective treatment for obesity and its associated health conditions.
Bariatric patients require care from the initial consultation, through the surgery, and beyond. Having bariatric surgery will affect many aspects of your daily life, so we work closely with other members of the healthcare team in our program to ensure that our patients have safe and healthy outcomes. Please review the Patient Pathway Guide Booklet, Bariatric Surgery Guide, and the Bariatric Nutrition Booklet below.
Patient Support Groups
All patients are required to attend to 3 support group meetings to complete their pathway, this is part of the treatment plan. All patients may attend additional support groups prior to and after surgery.
Support group classes are by Appointment Only! Please call the General Surgery Clinic at (915) 742-0753/9468/0749 to make your appointment before you go to a support group. These classes are offered on the 2
nd and 4
th Thursdays of each month (except for holidays), and the start time is at 1615 (4:15pm).
THE CHECK IN TIME IS at 1600 (4:00pm).
Please check in for support group at the General Surgery Front desk. You will need to cancel or reschedule this visit before the start time to avoid a "No Show" visit.
** Children are not allowed in support groups or at any pathway appointments or classes **