Meeting and talking with other individuals who have undergone weight loss surgery is very important to the success of the weight loss surgery patient. Brigham and Women's Hospital offers a support group for anyone who is considering weight loss surgery or has already undergone the surgery.
Gastric Bypass Support Group
For those who have had or will have Gastric Bypass surgery. No sign up is necessary. Adult friends or family members are welcome to attend.
When: 1st Tuesday of each month
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm
Where: Carrie Hall Conference Room
Directions:
Shortest Walking Distance: Enter at the 15 Francis Street entrance, there will be a security desk in front of you. Take a right at the security desk. Carrie Hall is at the end of the hall directly in front of you.
Medium Walking Distance: Enter at the 45 Francis Street entrance, walk straight ahead. You will come to a long hallway. Turn right onto the long hallway. Walk to the end of the hallway and Carrie Hall is directly in front of you.
Longest Walking Distance: Enter at the 75 Francis Street entrance, walk straight ahead and take the stairs up one flight or take the Tower Elevators to the 2nd floor. Walk to the end of the long hallway and Carrie Hall will be directly in front of you.
Laparoscopic Gastric Banding (Lap-Band) Support Group
For those who have had or will have Lap-Band surgery. No sign up is necessary. Adult friends or family members are welcome to attend.
When: 3rd Tuesday of each month
Time: 6-8pm
Where: Carrie Hall Conference Room
Directions:
Shortest Walking Distance: Enter at the 15 Francis Street entrance, there will be a security desk in front of you. Take a right at the security desk. Carrie Hall is at the end of the hall directly in front of you.
Medium Walking Distance: Enter at the 45 Francis Street entrance, walk straight ahead. You will come to a long hallway. Turn right onto the long hallway. Walk to the end of the hallway and Carrie Hall is directly in front of you.
Longest Walking Distance: Enter at the 75 Francis Street entrance, walk straight ahead and take the stairs up one flight or take the Tower Elevators to the 2nd floor. Walk to the end of the long hallway and Carrie Hall will be directly in front of you.
Pre-Operative Weight Loss Group
For those who need to complete a medically supervised weight loss program before having weight loss surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate guests at this meeting.
When: 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesday of each month
Time: 6:30-7:30pm
Where: Anesthesia Conference Room
Directions:
Shortest Walking Distance: Enter at the 75 Francis Street entrance. Bear to your right down the Brigham and Women's "ground pike". You will see the Connors Center for Women and Newborns elevator on your left. If you walk past the copper statues, you have gone too far. Take the elevator down to L-1. Exit the elevator; you will see a sign pointing to the Anesthesia Conference Room. The room is located at the end of the hall on the right hand side.
Shortest Walking Distance: Enter at the 45 Francis Street entrance and turn to your left on to the Brigham and Women's "main pike". You will see the Connors Center for Women and Newborns elevator on your right. Take the elevator down to L-1. Exit the elevator; you will see a sign pointing to the Anesthesia Conference Room. The room is located at the end of the hall on the right hand side.
Information Session
For those people who are considering weight loss surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Please call 617-732-8500 to sign up. Walk-ins and adult friends or family members are welcome to attend.
When: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Where: Carrie Hall Conference Room
Directions:
Shortest Walking Distance: Enter at the 15 Francis Street entrance, there will be a security desk in front of you. Take a right at the security desk. Carrie Hall is at the end of the hall directly in front of you.
Medium Walking Distance: Enter at the 45 Francis Street entrance, walk straight ahead. You will come to a long hallway. Turn right onto the long hallway. Walk to the end of the hallway and Carrie Hall is directly in front of you.
Longest Walking Distance: Enter at the 75 Francis Street entrance, walk straight ahead and take the stairs up one flight or take the Tower Elevators to the 2nd floor. Walk to the end of the long hallway and Carrie Hall will be directly in front of you.
PLEASE STOP AT THE INFORMATION DESK IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE WITH TRANSPORTATION TO THE MEETING LOCATION.
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