As part of The Surgical Specialists of Louisiana commitment to patient care and healthy clinical outcomes, we offer several
educational opportunities including patient seminars and support groups. Patient support groups are primarily designed for
patients who have already had obesity surgery, but can be
attended by prospective patients as well. They provide a critical forum for patients to share experiences, have questions
answered, and gain encouragement from their peers.
We encourage post-operative patients to attend bariatric support groups regularly. Our support group is open to patients
from other programs: our focus is on the well-being of all bariatric surgery patients. We also encourage pre-operative
patients to attend as part of their preparation for surgery. It is strongly recommended that children not accompany patients
due to the potential for adult oriented topics and discussions.
| FAIRWAY MEDICAL CENTER SUPPORT GROUP |
| TOPIC: Recognizing support systems and toxic relationships |
| Led by Sara Blomkalns, LCSW |
| fairway Medical Center 2nd floor waiting area, Covington, LA | 3/15/2010 - 6:00 PM map |
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| Metairie Support group |
| Located next to Tulane-Lakeside Hospital near south Clearview exit of I-10 |
| led by Renee Boyer, ATR |
| Metairie Office suite 510, Metairie, LA | 3/15/2010 - 6:30 PM map |
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| Support Group Meeting |
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| Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Francis medical Office Building, Lafayette, LA | 3/20/2010 - 9:00 AM map |
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| Metairie Support Group |
| Located next to Tulane-Lakeside Hospital near south Clearview Exit of I-10 |
| led by Renee Boyer, ATR |
| Metairie Office suite 510, Metairie, LA | 3/22/2010 - 6:30 PM map |
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| Metairie Support Group |
| Located next to Tulane-Lakeside Hospital near south Clearview exit of I-10 |
| led by Renee Boyer ATR |
| Metairie Office suite 510, Metairie, LA | 3/29/2010 - 6:30 PM map |
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| "I've Had It" Bariatric Support Group |
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| Hamilton Medical Group Office Building Classroom 2, Lafayette, LA | 3/30/2010 - 6:00 PM map |
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| Bariatric Support Group Meeting |
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| Our Lady of Lourdes Fitzsimon Auditorium, Lafayette, LA | 4/06/2010 - 7:00 PM map |
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| SSH Suport Group |
| Take Fremeux exit (265) off I-10
Monthly suport group follwed by an opportunity to meet the surgeon at informational seminar at 730pm |
| led by Kim Mulkey RN, CBN |
| Southern Surgical Hospital, Slidell, LA | 4/13/2010 - 6:00 PM map |
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| Support Group Meeting |
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| Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Francis medical Office Building, Lafayette, LA | 4/17/2010 - 9:00 AM map |
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| FAIRWAY MEDICAL CENTER SUPPORT GROUP |
| Topic: Recognizing support systems and toxic relationships |
| led by Sara Blomkalns, LCSW |
| Fairway Medical Center 2nd floor waiting area, Covington, LA | 4/19/2010 - 6:00 PM map |
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| "I've Had It" Bariatric Support Group |
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| Hamilton Medical Group Office Building Classroom 2, Lafayette, LA | 4/27/2010 - 6:00 PM map |
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| Bariatric Support Group Meeting |
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| Our Lady of Lourdes Fitzsimon Auditorium, Lafayette, LA | 5/04/2010 - 7:00 PM map |
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| SSH Support group |
| Take Fremeux exit (265) off I-10
Monthly support group followed by opportunity to meet the surgeon at informational seminar at 730pm |
| Led by Kim Mulkey RN, CBN |
| Southern Surgical Hospital, Slidell, LA | 5/11/2010 - 6:00 PM map |
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| Support Group Meeting |
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| Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Francis medical Office Building, Lafayette, LA | 5/15/2010 - 9:00 AM map |
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| FAIRWAY MEDICAL CENTER SUPPORT GROUP |
| TOPIC: Making wise food choices |
| led by Sara Blomkalns, LCSW |
| Fairway Medical Center 2nd floor waiting area, Covington, LA | 5/17/2010 - 6:00 PM map |
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| "I've Had It" Bariatric Support Group |
| Trellis Room |
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| Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria, LA | 5/18/2010 - 6:00 PM map |
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| "I've Had It" Bariatric Support Group |
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| Hamilton Medical Group Office Building Classroom 2, Lafayette, LA | 5/25/2010 - 6:00 PM map |
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| Bariatric Support Group Meeting |
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| Our Lady of Lourdes Fitzsimon Auditorium, Lafayette, LA | 6/01/2010 - 7:00 PM map |
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| SSH Support Group |
| take Fremeux exit (265) off I-10
Monthly support group followed by opportunity to meet the surgeon at informational seminar held at 730pm |
| led by Kim Mulkey, RN, CBN |
| Southern Surgical Hospital, Slidell, LA | 6/08/2010 - 6:00 PM map |
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| Support Group Meeting |
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| Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Francis medical Office Building, Lafayette, LA | 6/19/2010 - 9:00 AM map |
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| FAIRWAY MEDICAL CENTER SUPPORT GROUP |
| TOPIC: Excessive eating triggers and emotional eating |
| Led by Sara Blomkalns, LCSW |
| Fairway Medical Center 2nd floor waiting area, Covington, LA | 6/21/2010 - 6:00 PM map |
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| "I've Had It" Bariatric Support Group |
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| Hamilton Medical Group Office Building Classroom 2, Lafayette, LA | 6/29/2010 - 6:00 PM map |
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| Bariatric Support Group Meeting |
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| Our Lady of Lourdes Fitzsimon Auditorium, Lafayette, LA | 7/06/2010 - 7:00 PM map |
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| SSH Support Group |
| Take Fremeux exit (265) off I-10
Monthly support group followed by opportunity to meet the surgeon at informational seminar held at 730pm |
| led by Kim Mulkey RN, CBN |
| Southern Surgical Hospital, Slidell, LA | 7/13/2010 - 6:00 PM map |
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| Support Group Meeting |
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| Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Francis medical Office Building, Lafayette, LA | 7/17/2010 - 9:00 AM map |
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| FAIRWAY MEDICAL CENTER SUPPORT GROUP |
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| led by Sara Blomkalns, LCSW |
| Fairway Medical Center 2nd floor waiting area, Covington, LA | 7/19/2010 - 6:00 PM map |
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| "I've Had It" Bariatric Support Group |
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| Hamilton Medical Group Office Building Classroom 2, Lafayette, LA | 7/27/2010 - 6:00 PM map |
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| Bariatric Support Group Meeting |
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| Our Lady of Lourdes Fitzsimon Auditorium, Lafayette, LA | 8/03/2010 - 7:00 PM map |
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| SSH Support Group |
| Take Fremeux exit (365) off I-10
Monthly support group followed by opportunity to meet the surgeon at informational seminar held at 730pm |
| led by Kim Mulkey RN, CBN |
| Southern Surgical Hospital, Slidell, LA | 8/10/2010 - 6:00 PM map |
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| "I've Had It" Bariatric Support Group |
| Trellis Room |
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| Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria, LA | 8/17/2010 - 6:00 PM map |
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| Support Group Meeting |
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| Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Francis medical Office Building, Lafayette, LA | 8/21/2010 - 9:00 AM map |
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| "I've Had It" Bariatric Support Group |
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| Hamilton Medical Group Office Building Classroom 2, Lafayette, LA | 8/31/2010 - 6:00 PM map |
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| Bariatric Support Group Meeting |
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| Our Lady of Lourdes Fitzsimon Auditorium, Lafayette, LA | 9/07/2010 - 7:00 PM map |
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| Support Group Meeting |
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| Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Francis medical Office Building, Lafayette, LA | 9/18/2010 - 9:00 AM map |
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| "I've Had It" Bariatric Support Group |
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| Hamilton Medical Group Office Building Classroom 2, Lafayette, LA | 9/28/2010 - 6:00 PM map |
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| Bariatric Support Group Meeting |
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| Our Lady of Lourdes Fitzsimon Auditorium, Lafayette, LA | 10/05/2010 - 7:00 PM map |
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| Support Group Meeting |
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| Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Francis medical Office Building, Lafayette, LA | 10/16/2010 - 9:00 AM map |
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| "I've Had It" Bariatric Support Group |
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| Hamilton Medical Group Office Building Classroom 2, Lafayette, LA | 10/26/2010 - 6:00 PM map |
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| Bariatric Support Group Meeting |
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| Our Lady of Lourdes Fitzsimon Auditorium, Lafayette, LA | 11/02/2010 - 7:00 PM map |
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| "I've Had It" Bariatric Support Group |
| Trellis room |
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| Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria, LA | 11/09/2010 - 6:00 PM map |
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| Support Group Meeting |
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| Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Francis medical Office Building, Lafayette, LA | 11/20/2010 - 9:00 AM map |
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| "I've Had It" Bariatric Support Group |
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| Hamilton Medical Group Office Building Classroom 2, Lafayette, LA | 11/30/2010 - 6:00 AM map |
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| Bariatric Support Group Meeting |
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| Our Lady of Lourdes Fitzsimon Auditorium, Lafayette, LA | 12/07/2010 - 7:00 PM map |
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| "I've Had It" Bariatric Support Group |
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| Hamilton Medical Group Office Building Classroom 2, Lafayette, LA | 12/14/2010 - 6:00 PM map |
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| Support Group Meeting |
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| Our Lady of Lourdes, St. Francis medical Office Building, Lafayette, LA | 12/18/2010 - 9:00 AM map |
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For more information about The Surgical Specialists of Louisiana support groups, please call: