Classes, Screenings & Support Groups

Weight Loss Surgery Support Group

This support group is designed to provide a collaborative system for all individuals considering weight loss surgery or those who have already had weight loss surgery. Topics discussed include common concerns/problems the post weight loss surgery patient might face: nutrition, exercise, vitamins and supplements, portion control, cooking healthy, and plastic surgery.

The Weight Loss Support Group meets the second Saturday of every month from 10:00am to 11:30am.  Please call 925-674-2416 or Email: Bariatrics@johnmuirhealth.com with any questions.

*December 14, 2024 Holiday Celebration will take place at the John Muir Concord location (2540 East st), Lesher Auditorium from 10-1130 am

2025 WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY SUPPORT GROUP SCHEDULE
Date   Topic Speaker (s)  
January 11 Getting back on track De-Ann Lott, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Caitlin Radjenovic, RN & Sarah Glynn, RD Virtual Zoom
February 8 Physical Therapy After Bariatric Surgery Toni Allendorph, PT. Caitlin Radjenovic, RN, & Angie Miatke, RD John Muir Health, Concord Medical Center
March 8 Traveling post surgery: Pack for eating success Sarah Glynn, RD & Caitlin Radjenovic, RN John Muir Health, Concord Medical Center
April  12 Realities of Regain Angie Miatke, RD Virtual Zoom
May 10 Protein, Protein, Protein! Sarah Glynn, RD Virtual Zoom
June 14 Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss Dr. Eric Mariotti & Angie Miatke, RD John Muir Health, Concord Medical Center
July 12 Ask a surgeon TBD and RD Virtual Zoom
August 9 Patient Panel Patient Panel & Angie Miatke, RD John Muir Health, Concord Medical Center
September 13 Everyone Poops: Realities of Constipation and Dehydration Caitlin Radjenovic, RN & Sarah Glynn, RD Virtual Zoom
October 11 Handling holiday triggers De-Ann Lott, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Caitlin Radjenovic, RN & Angie Miatke, RD Virtual Zoom
November 8 Food addiction and Recovery TBA John Muir Health, Concord Medical Center
December 13 Holiday Celebration: Let's Talk About Success! All John Muir Health, Concord Medical Center
 
Cost: FREE
Register for any three fee-based* classes during one transaction and receive a 20% discount.
(* some exclusions may apply)
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