Fresh Start Bariatrics Patient Support Groups
Fresh Start Bariatrics at Riverside believes in a holistic approach to weight loss surgery. We consider all aspects of the body and mind, and we know that surgery alone will not ensure long-term weight loss. That is why we offer our patients free monthly support group meetings. The meetings consist of alternating guest speakers such as dietitians, psychologists, bariatric surgeon, plastic surgeons and exercise physiologists. Varying educational topics are discussed and patients can share their experiences with each other. This group provides each one of our patients with the opportunity to provide encouragement to one another at varying stages of their journey, develop camaraderie and seek help and advice from the healthcare team and each other.
Support groups are open to Fresh Start Bariatrics patients only.
Free of charge.
No registration is required.
Support Groups in Columbus
For more information, call (614) 566-3946.
MHHC = McConnell Hearth Health Center
2012 Monthly Support Group Meeting Topics:
| January: | Eating Healthy on a Budget |
| February: | Managing Stress and Minimizing Emotional Eating: The tools of mindful meditation and yoga |
| March: | Benefits of Exercise in Weight Management |
| April: | Maintaining a Balanced Perspective: Tools for recognizing/celebrating achievements in the midst of setbacks/challenges |
| May: | Plastic Surgery Options |
| June: | "Ask the Doctor" |
| July: | Who Is That Person In The Mirror?: Reconciling disconnect with self-image after signigicant weight loss |
| August: | Healthy Dining Out and Fast Food Tips |
| September: | 'I Hate You... Don't Leave Me': Managing mixed messages & unhealthy dynamics in relationships as your emotional/physical health improve |
| October: | Barriers to Successful Weight Loss |
| November: | Plastic Surgery Options |
| December: | "Ask the Doctor" |
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