Weight Loss Support Group
North Mississippi Medical Center's Weight Loss Support Group meets at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the NMMC Wellness Center, 1030 S. Madison, Tupelo.
Support group meetings are free, but participants may call (662) 377-SLIM (377-7546) or 1-866-908-9465 for more information.
The group provides education and emotional support for patients who are considering or have had bariatric surgery. Attendance at one Weight Loss Support Group meeting is required prior to bariatric surgery.
Weight Loss Support Group meetings are also available to watch "live" online by clicking the link below each month's topic. Unfortunately, once the meeting has ended, it is no longer available to watch.
2020 Meetings
Printable 2020 schedule
January 2
Obesity & Sleep Apnea
Stevie Crane, RPSGT
Watch Online
February 6
Weight Loss & Diabetes
Tandalaya Traylor, CFNP
Watch Online
March 5
Counseling to Cope after Surgery
Amy Thomas, PMHNP-BC
Watch Online
April 2
Nutritional Advice for Bariatric Patients
Ginger Mark, RD, CDE
Watch Online
May 7
Ask the Surgeon
Terry Pinson, M.D.
Watch Online
June 4
Ask the Surgeon
Will Cauthen, M.D.
Watch Online
July 2
Primary Care after Bariatric Surgery
Vernon Rayford, M.D.
Watch Online
August 6
Personal Testimonies & Living Ads
Vivian Rogers, DNP, NP-C
Watch Online
September 3
Your Body after Weight Loss
Alan Pritchard, M.D.
Watch Online
October 1
How Behavior & Emotion Affect Outcomes
Mike Oliver, Ph.D.
Watch Online
November 5
Exercising after Weight Loss Surgery
Wellness Center Staff
Watch Online
December 3
Healthy Holiday Food Options
Bariatric Center Staff
Watch Online
Bariatric Bites Cookbook
Make healthy eating easier with more than 200 tasty recipes in our Bariatric Bites cookbook. You'll appreciate:
- Nutrition details for every recipe
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- Tips for achieving & maintaining weight loss
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