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Support Groups
Overcoming obesity is a daunting task. At Northwest Obesity Surgery, we encourage our patients to reach out to others who will understand their journey and offer encouragement. Currently, there are support groups hosted at Northwest Hospital in Seattle and Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland.
Support Group Locations
| Northwest
Hospital & Medical Center |
Evergreen
Medical Center |
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TCU Auditorium
1550 N. 115th Street
Seattle, WA 98133
Phone:
(206) 368-1350
Click here for driving directions and a map.
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Evergreen Education Center
12040 NE 128th St.
Kirkland, WA 98034
Phone:
425-899-3630
Click here for driving directions and a map.
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Support Group Dates
| Northwest
Hospital & Medical Center |
Evergreen
Medical Center |
| Bariatric Support Groups |
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Room: DIABETES SERVICES CLASSROOM
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| Day | Date | Topic |
| Wed | April 28, 2010 | Personal accountability |
| Tue | May 11, 2010 | Tricia Clement
Metabolism |
| Wed | May 26, 2010 | Exercise |
| Tue | June 1, 2010 | Randy Brandeis
Changing Identity |
| Wed | June 30, 2010 | Nutrition and Portion Control |
| Tue | July 6, 2010 | Mark Nelson
Increasing Physical Activity in Daily Life |
| Wed | July 28, 2010 | Exchanging Habits |
| Tue | August 17, 2010 | Tricia Clement
Good Eating Habits (Hydration, Vitamins, Protein) |
| Wed | August 25, 2010 | Fluid, Vitamins and Supplements |
| Tue | September 7, 2010 | Randy Brandeis
Uncovering Hidden Excuses |
| Wed | September 29, 2010 | Wrap Up: The Maintenance Mentality |
| Tue | October 12, 2010 | Mark Nelson
Resistance Training For Weight Control |
| Tue | November 9, 2010 | Tricia Clement
Eating Out: Reading Menus |
| Tue | December 14, 2010 | Year End Celebration |
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| Time | Day & Date | Guest Speaker & Topic |
| 7pm | Tue, July 13, 2010 | Guest Speaker: Anne Massey-Walter
Topic: Reintroducing Exercise after Surgery - Simple Exercises for Daily Life |
| 6pm | Mon, July 26, 2010 | Topic: Keeping Yourself Motivated |
| 7pm | Tue, Aug 10, 2010 | Guest Speaker: Paula Kennedy
Topic: Addiction Transfer |
| 6pm | Mon, Aug 23, 2010 | Topic: Mentally Coping with Your Changing Body after Surgery |
| 7pm | Tue, Sep 14, 2010 | Guest Speaker: Marilyn Ward
Topic: Nutrition Hot Spots - Understanding Food Labels, Portion Control Tips, What is Grazing |
| 6pm | Mon, Sep 27, 2010 | Topic: Fitting Exercise into a Busy Lifestyle |
| 7pm | Tue, Oct 12, 2010 | Guest Speaker: Joseph Chebli, MD
Topic: Talk with the Surgeon - Answering FAQs & Discussing Common Complications |
| 6pm | Mon, Oct 25, 2010 | Topic: Managing Plateaus |
| 7pm | Tue, Nov 09, 2010 | Q&A Patient Panel
Topic: Get Advice from Successful Patients |
| 6pm | Mon, Nov 22, 2010 | Topic: Handling the Holidays |
| 7pm | Tue, Dec 14, 2010 | Topic: Year End Celebration |
| 6pm | Mon, Dec 27, 2010 | Topic: Diet Challenges |
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