ANCHORAGE BARIATRICS
FOR A NEW BEGINNING
Support
TO HELP MINIMIZE POTENTIAL RISK TO OUR PATIENTS RELATED TO COVID-19, WE WILL HOST VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS. PLEASE USE ZOOM TO ACCESS OUR SUPPORT GROUPS AT THEIR REGULARLY SCHEDULED DATES AND TIMES.
ADDITIONAL HOLIDAY Support Group – Every month on the 2nd Wednesday until Jan 10, 2024, 3 occurrences, 5:30 pm
November 8, 2023
December 13, 2023
January 10, 2024
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 875 4728 8122
For telephone audio, dial 346-248-7799 and enter the above meeting ID.
BARIATRIC Support Group – 1st Wednesday of each month, 5:30pm
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85327702930
Meeting ID: 853 2770 2930
For telephone audio, dial 346-248-7799 and enter the above meeting ID.
NUTRITION Support Group – 3rd Wednesday of each month, 5:30pm
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 815 3580 5202
For telephone audio, dial 346-248-7799 and enter the above meeting ID.
ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTORS IN SUCCEEDING WITH YOUR WEIGHT LOSS IS YOUR SUPPORT NETWORK.
Having a great support network made up of family, friends, and fellow patients will increase your chance for successful weight loss and especially for keeping it off. Studies show over and over that patients who attend support groups after surgery do better. At Anchorage Bariatrics, we do our best to make sure you get the support you need to succeed. We have dedicated support groups for our patients that are also open to the public for anyone to attend. They are always free.
ALWAYS FREE, EVERYBODY WELCOME!
Bariatric Support Group
Our Bariatric Support Group meetings are open to the public and anyone from the bariatric community is welcome to attend. They are held on the first Wednesday of each month, in the Willow Room at Providence Hospital from 5:30-6:30 PM. The Willow Room is located adjacent to the cafeteria at Providence Hospital, on the bottom floor.
January 3, 2024
Group-Led Discussion
February 7, 2024
Life After the First Year - Erika Van Calcar / Anchorage Bariatrics
March 6, 2024
Group-Led Discussion
April 3, 2024
Emotional Eating - Kris Craig / Bridges Counseling
May 1, 2024
Measuring Success & Non-Scale Victories - Staci Kloster / Anchorage Bariatrics
June 5, 2024
Preparation & Expectations for Plastic Surgery - Dr. Leland Webb / Webb Plastic Surgery
July 3, 2024
Life After the First Year - Erika Van Calcar / Anchorage Bariatrics
August 7, 2024
Unhelpful Thought Patterns - Kris Craig / Bridges Counseling
September 4, 2024
Ask Your Surgeon - Dr. Justin J. Clark / Anchorage Bariatrics
October 2, 2024
Sleep Potpourri - Dr. Ross Dodge / Peak Neurology
November 6, 2024
Group-Led Discussion
December 4, 2024
Holiday Stressors - Kris Craig / Bridges Counseling
NUTRITION SUPPORT GROUP
Support is an important part of success for both the immediate and long term. Even if you are not currently struggling with any particular issue, your presence and knowledge could be truly beneficial to someone else.
Our nutrition support groups are open and free of charge to anyone and everyone.
When:
The 3rd Wednesday of the month from 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Where:
Zoom (We will resume in the conference room at Anchorage Bariatrics office, 3909 Arctic Blvd. Suite 101 when COVID-19 precautions are no longer necessary.)
Cost:
FREE - Good support is priceless
Topics:
Variable and dependent on the needs of the group
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS - FAIRBANKS
Overeaters Anonymous support groups in Fairbanks. Two weekly meetings - Wednesdays at 5:30 PM at the Fairbanks Lutheran Church and Saturdays at 10:00 AM at the Noel Wien Public Library. Both groups are actively welcoming new members. For more information, please visit OA.org.
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