LAP-BAND® System Support Groups

LAP-BAND® Support Groups are a part of the variety of educational opportunities offered by South Texas Surgeons as part of our commitment to patient care and successful surgical outcomes. These Groups are designed for patients (and their families and friends) who have already had surgery. Meetings provide an important forum for patients to share common experiences, have questions answered, and gain encouragement from peers.

In addition, we schedule weekly local informational Seminars that are designed to give potential patients the opportunity to learn more about the LAP-BAND® System and speak with our physicians and patients who had the procedure at one of our facilities. If you are considering LAP-BAND® System, contact us at (toll-free) 866-463-5499 or click here for Seminar dates and times.

All LAP-BAND® Patients Are Encouraged to Attend
We encourage all post-operative patients to attend our regularly scheduled LAP-BAND® Support Groups, designed to promote the well-being of all patients.

Patient Support Group meetings can help you stay focused and healthy throughout your post-operative weight loss journey. Click here for the detailed calendar: LAP-BAND® Support Groups meet on an ongoing monthly basis, usually the third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. They are drop-in groups, so registration beforehand is not required. Our Support Group makes it possible for patients to learn how to cope with the daily challenges and lifestyle changes that accompany their new bodies.

These LAP-BAND® Weight Loss Patient Support Groups are geared primarily to patients who have already had obesity surgery, but also can be attended by prospective LAP-BAND® surgery patients as well. They provide a significant forum for patients to share experiences, have questions answered, and gain encouragement from their peers.

Support Groups Cover a Variety of Topics
Our patient Support Group is a dynamic, participatory experience for LAP-BAND® System patients. This program is coordinated by a staff Nutritionist. We offer you education, awareness, enthusiasm, and acceptance of your new or soon to be new body. LAP-BAND® Weight Loss Support Groups are key players in your recovery from weight loss surgery. The group meets to assist patients with issues related to their LAP-BAND® weight loss surgery.

Periodically, speakers will be brought in to discuss relevant topics and provide further education. Participants can request topics for future meetings. Regular clothing exchanges are also held. In addition, LAP-BAND® patients of South Texas Surgeons have access to a unique online LAP-BAND® Support Group through Yahoo! Groups, as well as to chats and blogs.

You'll receive education and support for:

• Nutrition
• Fitness and Exercise
• Changing Your Relationship with Food
• Staying Motivated
• Dealing with Your Changing Emotions 
• Dealing with Your Changing Relationships

Your Success Could Be Enhanced by Support Group Participation
South Texas Surgeons Support Groups provide a safe environment in which everyone is able to participate, share, ask questions, exchange advice and find support. LAP-BAND® Support Groups are a vital component of our program and are provided for our patients' benefit to help assure a successful outcome.

Call us today at 866-463-5499, or click here to request information online.

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*$9,888 price includes facility fees at Turning Point Specialty Surgery Center, surgeon and anesthesiologist professional fees, Lapband device, one year of unlimited office visits for band adjustments.