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Macro-nutrients & Regular Exercise Help Maximize Post-Surgery Weight Loss

Bariatric Support Group Date: October 6, 2016 Facilitator:  Whitney Venegoni, NP   Nurse Practitioner, Whitney Venegoni, began with a short presentation...
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Small Groups & Pumpkin Pudding

Bariatric Support Group Date: September 17, 2016 Facilitator: KC admin As we move into fall, we wanted to share a...
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Music Therapy for Stress Control

Bariatric Support Group Facilitator:  Janalea Hoffman, Music Therapist   Janalea Hoffman has been providing music therapy at Shawnee Mission Medical...
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August 18, 2016 – Changing Habits

Dr. Sabapathy discussed changing habits with the group. He used the acronym CARE to explain the change process. C –...
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Food & Family / Eating Disorders after Surgery

How Family and Friends Affect Bariatric Surgery Success A great support system is critical to the long-term success of a...
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July 23, 2016 – Anti-inflammatory Foods

Bariatric Support Group Date: July 23, 2016 Facilitator:  KC Admin A large percentage of our patients take or have taken...
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June 2, 2016 – Hair Loss

Bariatric Support Group Date: June 2, 2106 / Facilitator: Chris Bovos, RN, CBN / Chris reviewed how hair grows, why...
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May 21, 2016 – HIIT Exercise Training

Bariatric Support Group Date: May 21, 2016 / Facilitator: Greg Justice, M.ED. Greg talked to the group about metabolism, how...
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May 5, 2016 – Weight Loss Process & Expectations

Bariatric Support Group Date: May 5, 2016  The presentation began with a discussion about what happens in the body when...