Patient Support

In-Person Support Groups

The Center for Bariatric Surgery offers in-person surgery support groups. 

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This is an all-inclusive meeting for pre-operation and post-operation patients as well as for those just investigating surgery. Family members are welcome. The monthly meeting will take place on the second Tuesday of the month from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Sopkin Auditorium at The Miriam Hospital.

Upcoming topics include:

• Tuesday, September 10 - Rachel A. Sullivan, MD, “Reconstructive Plastic Surgery after Bariatric Surgery”
• Tuesday, October 8 - A Patient Panel
• Tuesday, November 12 - Ask the Surgeon
• Tuesday, December 10 - Sheenagh Bodkin, MD, Director of Obesity Medicine, Coastal Medical