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Patient
Support Groups
Monthly
Patient Support Group meetings are held on the first Tuesday of
each month. If that Tuesday falls on a holiday, the meeting
is moved to the following week.
All
meetings are free and everyone is welcome!
| Location |
Fresno
Heart & Surgical Hospital
First Floor Conference Room
15 E. Audubon Drive*
Fresno, California 93720 |
| Time |
6:30
p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
(Occasionally longer due to question/answer
sessions) |
*Directions
to Fresno Heart & Surgical Hospital
Located at the end of Fresno Street, North of
Friant in the Corporate Business Park. Exit 41 Hwy at Friant,
head East on Friant, North on Fresno Street. The hospital is
at the end of the lane. |
January
2009 Topic:
Body Composition Analysis
Free Personal Printout and Discussion of Results
(Come early-bare feet required, no hose) Bringing in
the New Year – Overview of what’s to come!
January 9, 2009
February
2009 Topic:
Making Exercise Fit into MY LIFE’S Schedule!
“Making it fun!” – Ya’ll
bring your dancing shoes!!
February 3, 2009
March
2009 Topic:
Post Operative Weight Regain
Yes – you can gain your weight back and then
some! Regaining control and making your surgery your
tool for the rest of your life!
March 3, 2009
April
2009 Topic:
Protein – How and how much after gastric bypass surgery
“My stomach is the size of my thumb – how
can I get enough protein in?.”
April 7, 2009
May
2009 Topic:
Aesthetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
Guest Presenter: Hedieh A. Stefanacci, M.D., F.A.C.S.
May 5, 2009
June
2009 Topic:
Cross Addiction and Addictive Behaviors
Recognizing the ‘red-flags’, identifying areas
of concern and how to get help. Guest Lecturer: Michael Roubicek,
Ph.D.
June 2, 2009
July
2009 Topic:
Guest Speaker TBA (a Bariactric Specialist Surgeon from ALSA)
Video Viewing of an actual RnY Gastric Bypass Surgery
July 7, 2009
August
2009 Topic:
Water – Staying hydrated
“How much is enough and why is it important?”
August 4, 2009
September
2009 Topic:
Psychological aspects regarding post operative issues Guest
Lecturer: Michael Roubicek, Ph.D.
Relationships, body image, unmet expectations, and
old habits…
September 1, 2009
October
2009 Topic:
Guest Lecture – Alice Jackson, RN
“Making sense of laboratory tests and values.”
October 6, 2009
November
2009 Topic:
Guest Presenter: Dr. T.C. Ho – and
a Fun Food Demo!
“Food, Stress, holidays, help and more...”
November 3, 2009
December
2009 Topic:
Please join us for Christmas Celebration
Patient testimonials and good fun!
December 1, 2009
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Feedback
from attendees regarding these meetings is greatly appreciated.
Let us know how we did! As well as letting us hear from
you about specific topics you would like to see addressed.
Occasionally a question/answer session will be offered
where responses to email, written and verbal questions
will be shared.
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Free
Support Group Guest Lecture Presentation
This Presentation is provided at no cost to the host. It is
scheduled on an availability basis. Flexibility and understanding
when scheduling this lecture are greatly appreciated. Travel and
lodging, when necessary for overnight locations and times, are the
only expenses incurred by the hosting facility and are also greatly
appreciated.
Special
Day or Guest Speaker
Sheryl will occasionally have a Special Day or Guest Speaker, both
of which will be announced on the News Page.
She is also open to workshop suggestions so if you have one please let
us know!
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