Bariatric Surgery Support Group

Recent studies have shown that patients who regularly attend bariatric support group meetings lose more weight and are more successful in maintaining their weight loss. For this reason, weight loss surgery support group participation is highly recommended and strongly encouraged for any individual having or considering weight loss surgery.

At St. Luke's Hospital-Allentown Campus, the bariatric surgery support group meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 7 to 9 pm at St. Luke's Hospital - Allentown Campus in the new East Wing Education Center on the 1st floor.

Getting to St. Luke's Hospital - Allentown Campus

For easy access, please park at the East Entrance at the corner of 17th and Hamilton Streets. The Education Center is located off the main lobby of the East Entrance.

For parking lot/entrance information and driving directions, please print out the map and directions to the Allentown Campus.

Guest Speakers and Useful Topics

During the support group nutrition and exercise topics are always touched upon. Guest speakers may discuss topics ranging from stress management and body image to foot problems and clothing tips. Open forums are held once or twice a year to give you the opportunity to ask questions of the bariatric team. Meetings provide the opportunity to share success stories and to find the patient in the audience from their “before surgery picture.”

Support Group Topics - June through September 2009