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Join us for a bariatric surgery support group meeting. Led by a member of the weight management team, meetings offer both pre- and post-surgical patients information, advice and support for dealing with the changes that come with this weight loss alternative. For more information, please call the Weight Management Center at 302-661-3475 .

Each session will include a 30-minute informational lecture and a 30-minute general discussion forum. Pre-registration is not required. There is no charge for those whose surgery was performed at Christiana Care. For all others, there is a registration fee of $5 per person (including family and support people).

Meetings are held at:

Preventive Medicine & Rehabilitation Institute
3506 Kennett Pike (intersection of routes 52 and 100)
Wilmington, Delaware

For directions, please call 302-661-3000.

  - 2009 Sessions -

Dressing for your body type. Dispel the myths.
Saturday, June 20 • 10-11 a.m.
Jennifer Prior, Professional Fitter with Catherines Clothing Store

Come out of the cabana: Body image and summer fun.
Monday, July 6 • 7-8 p.m.
John Uveges, Ph.D. Psychologist

Nutrition for gastric banding patients within one year after surgery.
Saturday, July 18 • 10-11 a.m.
Mary Williams, RD, Registered Dietitian

Exercise to fit your budget.
Monday, August 3 • 7-8 p.m.
Guy Scotolati, MS, Exercise Physiologist

Planning surgery or changing sizes. Join us for a clothing exchange. Don't need to bring clothes to get clothes.
Saturday, August 15 • 10-11 a.m.
Carrie Bronersky, RN, Registered Nurse

Plastic surgery after your weight loss surgery: Know your options.
Saturday, September 19 • 10-11 a.m.
Julie MacRae, M.D., Plastic Surgeon

Nutrition for gastric bypass patients within one year after surgery
Monday, October 5 • 7-8 p.m.
Danielle Jerome, RD, Registered Dietitian

Clinical issues after weight loss surgery. Who do I call the surgeon or my PCP?
Saturday, October 17 • 10-11 a.m.
Michael Peters, M.D., Bariatric Surgeon

Recipes the whole family can enjoy.
Monday, November 2 • 7-8 p.m.
Regina Johnston, RD, CDN, Registered Dietitian

Exercises you can do indoors or out.
Saturday, November 14 • 10-11 a.m.
Guy Scotolati, MS, Exercise Physiologist

'Cookies and candy and pie - Oh my.' Coping with holiday eating.
Monday, November 30 • 7-8 p.m.
Margaret Keenan, Ph.D. Psychologist

Nutrition for gastric bypass patients more than two years after surgery.
Saturday, December 12 • 10-11 a.m.
Gabrielle Snyder Marlow, RD, CDE
Registered Dietitian