FREE Bariatric Support Group for patients in both pre and post-op surgery stages. Monthly topics may include exercise therapy, body contouring, healthy eating, testimonials and much more! One support person (age 12 and older) is allowed per guest. Patients who had surgery performed at other facilities are welcome to attend.

RSVP for each date here

Details

Date

Time

Location

Meeting Topic

Jan 18

6 - 7 p.m.

Auditorium

Ring in the New Year with Positive Changes, small group discussion, clothing exchange

Feb 20

6 - 7 p.m.

Auditorium

Exercise with Ksenia Klue, Physical Therapy

Mar 19

6 - 7 p.m.

Auditorium

Meal prepping

Apr 20

9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Spring Fling

Jiggs Landing Preserve | 6106 63rd Street East, Bradenton, FL 34203 Saturday, April 20 from 9:30 a.m. - 12. 

Bariatric surgery patients of Dr. Stelios Rekkas may bring one guest only. Must bring ticket(s) to attend. Grilled hamburgers/hotdogs will be provided starting at 11 a.m.. Each attendee is expected to bring a small side dish. See the sign-up sheet on Facebook titled Dr. Rekkas - Pathway to Health Support Group for additional information.

May 16

6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Auditorium

Presenter will be Patricia A, Bach, Ph.D., Psychologist from Carter Psychology Center

Topic will include transferring of addictions, relationships, realistic expectations and more!

Jun 20

6 - 7 p.m.

Auditorium

Body contouring presentation by a board-certified plastic surgeon

Jul 16

6 - 7 p.m.

Auditorium

Shake your groove thing dance night!

Come learn to dance with us!

Aug 17

10:30 -11:30 a.m.

TBD

Grocery store trip: label reading and shopping the perimeter

Sep 24

6 - 7 p.m.

Auditorium

Healthy eating out guides, small group discussion

Oct 24

6 - 7 p.m.

Auditorium

Revisit the basics and getting back on track, small group discussion

Nov 21

6 - 7 p.m.

Auditorium

Testimony night and small group discussion with clothing exchange

Dec 12

6 - 7 p.m.

Auditorium

Holiday party!

Event Dates:
Thursday, May 16, 2024, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 20, 2024, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 24, 2024, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 21, 2024, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 12, 2024, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.