Weight Loss Support Group
North Mississippi Medical Center's Weight Loss Support Group meets ONLINE at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month.
Support group meetings are free, and 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 2021 schedule
January 7
Obesity & Sleep Apnea
Stevie Crane, RPSGT
Watch Online
February 4
Stress Management and Emotional Eating
Valerie Fields, LPC, CEAP
Watch Online
March 4
Exercising before and after Weight Loss Surgery
Wellness Center Staff
Watch Online
April 1
Nutritional Advice for Bariatric Patients
Ginger Mark, RD, CDE
Watch Online
May 6
Ask the Surgeon
Terry Pinson, M.D.
Watch Online
June 3
Emotion, Behaviors, & Weight Management
Dr. John Young
Watch Online
July 1
Primary Care after Bariatric Surgery
Dr. Vernon Rayford
Watch Online
August 5
Personal Testimonies and Living Ads
Vivian Rogers, DNP, NP-C
Watch Online
September 2
Your Body after Weight Loss Surgery
Dr. Alan Pritchard
Watch Online
October 7
Ask the Surgeon, Part 2
Dr. Will Cauthen
Watch Online
November 4
Men are from Mars & Women are from Venus
Dr. Marilyn Hopkins
Watch Online
December 2
Healthy Holiday Food Options
Bariatric Center Staff
Watch Online
Support Group Recordings
Bariatric Bites Cookbook
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- Tips for achieving & maintaining weight loss
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