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Phone:

866.UH4.CARE (844.2273) 

Fax:

(216) 844-1350 

Address: 11100 Euclid Avenue
Mailstop 5047
Cleveland, OH  44106-5047
Support Groups

The Bariatric Surgery Program at University Hospitals has resource, education and support groups for both pre- and post-operative Gastric Bypass Patients. The groups meet regularly for educational and social events.

Learn more about the program, the procedure and the steps you can take for a positive recovery when you join patients, physicians, nurses, physical therapists and nutrition experts from University Hospitals for these special meetings.



These open discussion groups focus on information sharing and coping skills as patients and former patients talk about their experiences with the Roux-en-y gastric bypass. Experts from our Bariatric Surgery Program are on hand to answer questions and offer information and support.

We encourage you to take advantage of these unique, informal opportunities to discover how you can cope with the stresses of surgery... and get back to the fun of living!

PRE-OPERATIVE INFORMATIONAL AND POST-OPERATIVE SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS  

NEW MEETING FORMAT FOR 2008

Come and join the staff of University Hospitals Case Medical Center as they offer information and support to those wishing to have surgery and those who have already undergone Bariatric surgery. Please come and ask questions as well as offer support to your peers.

The first hour of the meeting will be dedicated to providing information and answering questions about the different Bariatric surgeries. Our post-op patients will be available to share their stories and answer your questions about their experiences.

The second hour will be dedicated to our post-op patients and topics that are specific to their needs. Pre-operative patients are welcome to stay for this half of the meeting.

The meetings will be held from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm on the first Monday of the month in the Bolwell A Conference Room. The meeting dates for 2008 are listed below. Please reserve your space by calling (216) 844-5961, option 1. Remember, you are welcome to bring anyone with you to these meetings who are a support to you.

2008 Meeting Dates

  • January 7
  • February 4
  • March 3
  • April 7
  • May 5
  • June 2
  • July 7
  • August 4
  • September 8
  • October 6
  • November 3
  • December 1

 Free parking is available in the Cornell Visitors Parking Garage