Free Gastric Band - Weight Loss Surgery Support Group - Dover, NJ

Gastric Band Support Group

A free support group for gastric banding patients. Topics discussed include post procedure diet, what to expect at the first adjustment, relaxation techniques, exercise strategies, protein requirements, holiday management and other issues of interest to the group. Led by Registered Dietitians, this group meets once a month from 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at Saint Clare's Hospital/Dover (Sister Catherine's Health Center Community Room Lower Level).

2010 meeting dates are: January 27, February 24, March 24, April 28, May 26, June 23, July 28, August 25, September 22, October 27

Please call 973-537-3805 for more information.

Session topics for the Gastric Band Support Groups in 2010 will include:
January Getting Re-Focused After the Holidays
February Keep Exercising Through the Snow (tips on physical activity indoors)
March Common Mistakes Weight Loss Patients Make
April Sugar, Sugar Alcohols, and Sugar Substitutes (What is the difference and which ones are OK?)
May Vitamin, Mineral, and Protein Needs After Surgery? Supplements vs. Diet Alone
June Carbonation and Soda — What is the Big Deal?
July How Much Water Do I Need?
August Meal Planning at Home & On the Road
September Environmental Control (Taking Inventory of Your Cabinets)
October Alcohol & Caffeine (How much is OK and when?)