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.

2021 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

Bariatric Surgery from a Primary Care Perspective
Dr. Bonnie Basler
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