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Events, Classes and Media Resources

Upcoming Events

• Information sessions to learn more about surgery:
  
  Tuesday, December 11, 7:00 pm
  Conference Rooms A and B
  
  
• The monthly support group for patients three to twelve months post operation are held on the second Wednesday of the month:
  Gastric bypass - 5:30 p.m.
  Lap Band - 6:45 p.m.
  
  

Education Interviews

We invite you to learn more about the different aspects of bariatric surgery from some of our very own experts. Click on any of the topics to learn more from a patient, dietitian or surgeon.

Karen Miller, Patient

click links to watch topics

Why she decided to have bariatric surgery Her fears before surgery Research Karen conducted before surgery How her life has changed since surgery Day-to-day changes Karen has made since surgery Advice she would give to patients considering surgery. Karen’s reassurances for anyone considering bariatric surgery What Karen liked about The Jewish Hospital Center for Weight Loss Surgery

Valerie Brookbank, RD, LD  Registered dietitian, Center for Weight Loss Surgery

Preparing for surgery What to expect after surgery Individualized nutrition care Managing post-surgery nutrition-related complications Jewish Hospital offers a comprehensive program Nutritional changes you can expect after surgery Coping with behavioral changes in eating

Elliott Fegelman, M.D., FACS  Surgeon, Center for Weight Loss Surgery

Health benefits of bariatric surgery Laparoscopic gastric band (Lap Band) surgery vs. gastric bypass surgery What makes Jewish Hospital’s program unique Typical weight loss How quickly patients experience health benefits from bariatric surgery

Media Resources

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