Bariatric Surgery Support Groups and Services at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC

Weight loss surgery requires serious consideration and a long-term commitment to a major change in lifestyle. Patients should realize that they — and their family and friends —  must be prepared to adjust to a substantial reduction in their weight as well as drastic changes in their lifestyle. 

This is where the bariatric surgery support groups and services at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC provide results.

Our surgeons treat bariatric patients by using the combined expertise of many health care professionals. They work closely with registered dietitians, psychiatrists, psychologists, and physical therapists to meet your individual needs.

Our surgeons help patients through the evaluation and approval process required by medical insurers. They will also help to transition your care to other areas after surgery, which may include plastic surgery through the UPMC Life After Weight Loss Program, or joint replacement surgery.

Bariatric surgery support groups are open to all patients and family members pursuing bariatric surgery, or who have already had a bariatric, gastric bypass or adjustable gastric band procedure.

Bariatric Surgery Support Group
Second Wednesday of the Month
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, Auditorium, Zero Level 

Bariatric Support Groups

Magee-Womens Hospital
300 Halket Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Auditorium, Zero Level
6:00 p.m.

Reservations are not required. For additional information, please call 412-641-3632.

TOPIC​ ​DATE
​Weigh to Wellness
Danielle Ross, MS, CES, CPT, NASE
Exercise Physiologist		 ​October 12
​"Life After Weight Loss Surgery Body Contouring"
J. Peter Rubin, MD
Chair, Plastic Surgery UPMC
 ​November 9

 

UPMC BodyChangers Support Groups and Exercise Classes

Mind Over Body Sessions

Whether you have experienced weight regain after your surgery, or you have obstacles preventing you from having a healthy lifestyle, a UPMC BodyChangers behaviorist can help get you back to achieving your weight loss goals.

Sessions will be held at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC in Suite 5600. View our class calendar for upcoming dates. 

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Contact Us

Minimally Invasive Bariatric and General Surgery
Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC
300 Halket Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

To schedule an initial evaluation, please call 412-641-3632 or request to speak with a UPMC Bariatric Surgery representative by filling out this form.

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