Patient Support

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. This support group is intended for pre-operative weight loss surgery patients. It meets the 2nd Thursday of every month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Please call 1-800-SENTARA to register.

The Bariatric Education: Wellness, Exercise, Lifestyle Support Group welcomes all pre-operative and post-operative weight loss patients. It is facilitated by the bariatric dietician and clinical exercise specialist. We highly recommend it for every weight loss surgery patient or anyone considering weight loss surgery. It meets the 1st Tuesday of every month from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

This support group is intended for Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Adjustable Gastric Band patients and is a more convenient option for patients living in the Outer Banks. It meets at different locations on different dates. For further information, please contact Jennifer Heaton at obxjen@gmail.com.

Join the conversation with our Sentara Weight Loss Surgery support group on Facebook. We encourage you to join the conversation if you are considering weight loss surgery, if you are interested in learning more about the program, and if you are preparing for weight loss surgery. When joining the closed Facebook support group, please include your point of interest and/or the date of your weight loss surgery in your message request.