Weight Loss Support Group

North Mississippi Medical Center's Weight Loss Support Group typically meets at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the NMMC Wellness Center, 1030 S. Madison, Tupelo. However, as a precautionary measure, Weight Loss Support Group will be offered ONLINE ONLY during April, May and June.

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 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

Grocery List for Bariatric Patients

Good Nutrition for a Strong Immune System

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.
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August 6

Personal Testimonies & Living Ads
Vivian Rogers, DNP, NP-C
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September 3

Your Body after Weight Loss
Alan Pritchard, M.D.
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October 1

How Behavior & Emotion Affect Outcomes
Mike Oliver, Ph.D.
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November 5

Exercising after Weight Loss Surgery
Wellness Center Staff
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December 3

Healthy Holiday Food Options
Bariatric Center Staff
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