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Weight loss surgery support groups
Research shows that regular support group attendance is important to success before and after weight loss surgery. That's why these Allina Hospitals & Clinics locations sponsor free support groups for people who have had or are considering weight loss surgery:
Allina's weight loss surgery support groups are led by former weight loss surgery patients and health care professionals, including psychologists. Attendees support one another as they experience the significant physical and lifestyle changes related to weight loss surgery. Spouses, partners and other adult support persons can come, too. LAP-BANDŽ Renewal Renewal - Halves Images Support Groups
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Minneapolis, MN
This group is for people who have had a Lap-BandŽ procedure or who are thinking about it.
Minneapolis, MN
This group for people who have had or are considering Roux-en-Y weight loss surgery. Those who've had other kinds of weight loss surgery also are welcome.
Minneapolis, MN
Friends and family members of people involved in Renewal meet monthly to explore changes and issues related to their loved one's weight loss surgery.
Unity Hospital
Various locations, MN
The Unity Hospital Bariatric and Weight Loss Center sponsors free support groups for people who have had or are thinking about gastric bypass surgery. Groups meet at these locations throughout Minnesota:
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Saint Paul group relocated to Woodbury. |
Images Graduate Group
Fridley, MN
This support group is for people who had gastric bypass surgery more than one year ago. Topics focus on maintaining weight loss, as well as motivation to continue lifestyle changes.
Lap-BandŽ Support Group
Fridley, MN
This group for people who have had a Lap-Band procedure or who are thinking about it also welcomes spouses, partners and other support persons.
Find Your Weigh
Fridley, MN
This group offers encouragement and education to people who have "wandered off the path" and need to "find your weigh" to a healthy lifestyle.
Men's Weight Loss Surgery Support Group
Fridley, MN
This group is for guys only. Here's a place to address the special challenges that male patients encounter, as well as the "routine" issues of nutrition, exercise, fluid intake and lifestyle changes.
NIA Fitness
Coon Rapids, MN
This free class is for those interested in a mind/body/spirit fitness program that can help them make successful lifestyle changes after weight loss surgery.
Weekly Exercise Support Group
Coon Rapids, MN
This group is for weight loss surgery patients who would like some structure and encouragement in their exercise program. Supervised by an exercise specialist and registered nurse, participants can use exercise and strength training equipment.
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Bariatric Centers of Allina Hospitals & Clinics