Weight loss surgery support groups
Research shows that regular support group attendance is important to success before and after weight loss surgery. That's why these Allina Hospitals & Clinics locations sponsor free support groups for people who have had or are considering weight loss surgery:
Allina's weight loss surgery support groups are led by former weight loss surgery patients and health care professionals, including psychologists. Attendees support one another as they experience the significant physical and lifestyle changes related to weight loss surgery. Spouses, partners and other adult support persons can come, too.
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
LAP-BANDŽ
Minneapolis, MN
This group is for people who have had a Lap-BandŽ procedure or who are thinking about it.
Renewal
Minneapolis, MN
This group for people who have had or are considering Roux-en-Y weight loss surgery. Those who've had other kinds of weight loss surgery also are welcome.
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United Hospital
Bariatric Surgery Support Group
Various locations, MN
The Bariatric Center of United Hospital offers patients opportunities to discuss their experience with others who have undergone bariatric surgery for weight loss during regular support group meetings in these Minnesota cities:
Lake Elmo
St. Paul
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Unity Hospital
Images Support Group
Various locations, MN
The Unity Hospital Bariatric and Weight Loss Center sponsors free support groups for people who have had or are thinking about gastric bypass surgery. Groups meet at these locations throughout Minnesota:
Images Graduate Group
Fridley, MN
This support group is for people who had gastric bypass surgery more than one year ago. Topics focus on maintaining weight loss, as well as motivation to continue lifestyle changes.
Adjustable Gastric Band Support Group
Fridley, MN
This group for people who have had this procedure or who are thinking about it also welcomes spouses, partners and other support persons.
Find Your Weigh Support Group Class
Fridley, MN
This eight-week, $80 course is for people who had weight loss surgery more than a year ago and are no longer moving toward their goal weight or are re-gaining weight. Find your way back to the basics of weight loss and gain the accountability needed to meet your goals.
Men's Weight Loss Surgery Support Group
Fridley, MN
This group is for guys only. Here's a place to address the special challenges that male patients encounter, as well as the "routine" issues of nutrition, exercise, fluid intake and lifestyle changes.
Nia Fitness
Coon Rapids, MN
This free class is for those interested in a mind/body/spirit fitness program that can help them make successful lifestyle changes after weight loss surgery.
Weekly Exercise Support Group
Weight loss surgery patients who would like some structure and encouragement in their exercise program can meet at locations in these Minnesota cities.
Coon Rapids
Fridley
Bariatric Centers of Allina Hospitals & Clinics
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