Patient Support Network
 One
of the most important keys to achieving success
with bariatric surgery is having a strong support
system. We recognize that individual patient
experiences are invaluable resources that are
beneficial for the whole group. The Penn Bariatric
Surgery Program is working to strengthen the
patient community by providing as many forums
for support and communication as possible. We
have a monthly support group for pre- and postoperative
patients. This is a wonderful opportunity to
share your personal experience with others,
and receive support from the Penn bariatric
community. We hope the online discussion board
and chat features can be an additional "support
group" as well.
Support Group
 
- Pre- and postoperative patients: second
Saturday of every month.
- Free to pre-op patients
- $5 for post-op
patients
- Located in the Penn Tower Lobby from 10 am to 12 pm
- Patients more than six months post-operation:
Quarterly Saturday meetings.
- $5 per person
- Located at Penn Tower in the
Bridge Conference Room at the Hospital
of the University of Pennsylvania
from 1 to 2:30 pm
- Upcoming dates for graduate
meetings are as follows:
- January
10, 2009
- April
11, 2009
- July
11, 2009
- October
10, 2009
- Pre- and postoperative LapBand patients:
4th Wednesday of every month.
- Free to
pre-op patients
- $5 for post-op patients
- Located at 4 Penn Tower in the Gates
Conference Room at the Hospital of the
University of Pennsylvania 6:30 to 8
pm
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