Support Groups
The Oregon Bariatric Center offers two support groups for patients based on the type of surgery. Support groups are designed to provide encouragement and education for patients both before and after bariatric surgery.
Each meeting includes an opportunity for individual sharing, a discussion topic and an opportunity to ask questions. Guest speakers are frequently scheduled.
All groups are led by a member of the Oregon Bariatric Center staff to guide group discussion, monitor information discussed for accuracy, encourage balanced group participation, answer questions, identify individual patient problems that may require follow-up, and maintain time limits.
In addition to patients who have had or are considering bariatric surgery through the Oregon Bariatric Center, patients’ support people are also encouraged to attend. While other family members are welcome, child care is not available and young children should be left at home.
Support Group Options
Support Group 1: Gastric Bypass and Sleeve Gastrectomy
This group is dedicated to the needs of gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy patients before AND after surgery.
Meeting Day & Time: The first Monday of the month from 6-7:30 p.m.
Meeting Location: Conference Room 200C(2nd floor near the chapel) at Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend
2013 Dates:
| January 7th |
July 1st |
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| February 4th |
August 5th |
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| March 4th |
September- Holiday (No group) |
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| April 1st |
October 7th |
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| May 6th |
November 4th |
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Support Group 2: The Bandsters
This group is dedicated to the needs of Lap-Band® patients before AND after surgery.
Meeting Day and Time: The second Wednesday of the month from 6-7:30 p.m.
Meeting Location: Conference Room 200B (2nd floor near the chapel) at Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend
2013 Dates:
| January 9th |
July 10th |
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| February 13th |
August 7th |
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| March 13th |
September 11th |
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| April 10th |
October 9th |
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| May 8th |
November 13th |
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