Bariatric Surgery Local Support Group

Upstate's Bariatric Surgery Center hosts free support group sessions for patients that are pursuing bariatric surgery, or have had bariatric surgery.

Each session will offer an educational topic. The support group atmosphere provides the opportunity for participants to ask questions, as well as share tips and success stories with the group in a safe space. Open discussion of additional topics is encouraged.

Support Groups are currently being offered virtually, from 4pm to 5pm once a month on the 4th Monday of the month.

If this is your FIRST REQUIRED SUPPORT GROUP, please email Jackie Turner at [email protected] with your name, date of birth, and preferred attendance date for scheduling.

For all other attendees, you may use the link below to join the support group up to 15 minutes before the 4pm start time.

Bariatric Support Group Meeting Room

Our 2024 meetings/topics are scheduled as follows:

January 22 Self-Talk: Is it what you're eating, or what's eating you?

February 26 Success at the Grocery Store

March 25 Key Factors for Success

April 22 Hunger and Cravings

May 20 Portion Control

June 24 Summer Fun -- Staying cool, hydrating and healthy meals

July 22 Non-scale Victories

August 26 Cravings and Emotional Eating

September 16 Movin and Groovin - Ways to Stay Active This Fall