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Weight Loss Surgery Support Groups are held bimonthly for individuals who had already undergone weight loss surgery

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Weight Loss Surgery

Information Seminar:

May 28, Tuesday 6:00 pm

Where: Courtyard Boston Woburn/Boston North Hotel

We encourage you to attend the live session but the Online Seminar is always open if you don't want to wait until the next live seminar


Support Group

The next Support Group Meeting will be held on June 26, Wednesday at 7:30 pm following the Information Seminar.
TOPIC: To be announced...

In the meantime check the Online Support Forum for any issues.

Current News:

Did you know?

Laparoscopic Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy or VSG is now covered by most health insurance plans. The Weight Center at Commonwealth Surgical Associates has been offering Sleeve Gastrectomy since 2008.


For details, click here...

Recent Events:

2012 Top Doctors

Dr. Dennis Begos was recognized

In the December 2012 issue of Boston Magazine Dr. Begos was recognized as a Top Doctor in colorectal surgery. The 2012 list features a total of 645 physicians selected by their peers in 57 specialties.

Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery Support Groups


Every other month a support group meeting is held for patients who already underwent surgery. The support groups are focused at specific problems these patients may experience with management strategies. Invited speakers often join these groups to cover pertinent topics in nutrition, psychology, post surgical physical therapy and exercise programs, body contouring and recent advances in weight loss surgery.

Remember, weight loss surgery is not the easy way out!

From time to time you may experience diffculties in coping with the various aspects of this life changing experience. You are not alone and we are here to help.


You are welcome to attend the meeting regardless of your association with any healthcare system or your insurance status.

 

UPCOMING SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PATIENTS WHO HAD SURGERY ALREADY:

Oct 25, 2012 Thu 7:30 - 9:00 pm
 
Feb 27, 2013 Wed 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Relationship dynamics following weight loss surgery
 
Apr 24, 2013 Wed 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Staying on track: Filling up your life without food?

Deborah van Etten
Clinical Assistant Professor
UMass Lowell, School of Nursing
 
June 26, 2013 Wed 7:30 - 9:00 pm
To be announced
 

 

WHERE:

Courtyard Boston Woburn/Boston North Hotel
700 Unicorn Park Dr
Woburn, MA 01801


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Directions:


From Route 93 (South):

Take Exit #36 (Montvale Avenue - Stoneham /Woburn). Turn left onto Montvale Avenue going towards Stoneham. After passing the highway turn left onto Maple St. Road name changes to Unicorn Park Dr.


From Route 93 (North):

Take Exit #36 (Montvale Avenue - Stoneham /Woburn). Turn right onto Montvale Avenue going towards Stoneham and then immediately turn left onto Maple St. Road name changes to Unicorn Park Dr.