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Bariatric Weight Loss Support Group Meets in Anderson

A bariatric weight loss support group meeting is conducted monthly at Saint John’s Health System. 

 The support group is open to individuals who have had bariatric surgery or are interested in exploring the procedure.  The group will meet on the first Tuesday monthly at 7 p.m. in Saint John’s Medical Center Cafeteria Conference Room 2.  For more information, call 877-831-1582.

The St.Vincent Bariatric Weight Loss Center of Excellence will facilitate the group.  The St.Vincent Bariatric Weight Loss Center provides surgical and non-surgical weight loss options at St.Vincent Carmel Hospital.  Support Groups are important to the success of every patient who has undergone weight reduction surgery.

St.Vincent has been named an American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS) Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence.  The ASBS Center of Excellence designation recognizes surgical programs with a demonstrated track record of favorable outcomes in bariatric surgery.  Many of their patients experience more than just long-term weight reduction, they experience a significant improvement in their health. Health concerns—including diabetes, hypertension, respiratory problems, heart disease and depression—often improve after weight loss.  Also, patients gain a new, more positive outlook on life and experience a lifestyle they only dreamed of having before.

(April 25, 2007)