I have been living in Wisconsin for almost two years now and am looking for a bariatric support group. I am three years post band surgery and am having trouble controlling my apetite. I thought maybe finding a group to meet with would help. I do not have a doctor in the area as of yet, however that is something I will also be searching for soon as well. 

Dr. Chua has a free support group that meets on the 3rd Wed. of the month from 6 to 8 pm.  At Aurora Sinai on around 12th St. north of Wells Ave. in downtown Milwaukee.  It is right off the freeway.

 http://www.aurorahealthcare.org/find-a-location/hospital/aur ora-sinai-medical-center

I think it is a wonderful group.  The people are friendly and the dietitians and nurses excellent.  The speakers are very well educated in school and experience.  They are inspiring me to relose some weight.  Dr. Chua also has a Back on Track group that meets  for a fee if you are interested.  His office can help you.  

Dr. Prewitt at Aurora Advanced Healthcare also uses Dr. Chua's support group.  I think Dr. Prewitt is an excellent bariatric surgeon.  Personally I think he is the best surgeon right now.  He does the VSG if you are thinking of changing from the band to that procedure.  He does his own surgeries (no residents)  www.ah.com  I know Dr. Chua has an excellent reputation as well but I have never met him except in passing.  I have had appointments with Dr. Chua's dietitian and psychologist who are very helpful.  Tri harder

Is this an open group for individuals that had surgery elsewhere?

Hi
I agree with Tri, Dr Chua's support group is awesome.

Are you in the Milw area? I know there are groups in the Steven's Point and Wausau areas that are supposed to be very good also in case you are closer to those areas.

I don't get to the support groups as often as I'd like, I live 2.5 hours from Milw. but haven't tried the closer (stevens point etc) ones yet so I have no information on them.

Best wishes on this journey.

 Thanks for the input! Is this group pretty laid back? Like if I showed up a few minutes late would it be super disruptive? I get off work at 5:30 and, depending on traffic, I could potentially be a little late. 

No problem coming in late because the door is in the back of the large room and you could easily slip in.  Tri

Here is the one that I attend at Columbia St Mary's in Wisconsin. They really arent specific to a procedure, even tho the calendar says it. I had VSG and go to both.


The schedule is as follows:
March 26 Ask the Psychologist Joan Russo, PhD
April 9 Group session-BAND
April 23 Group session-BYPASS
May 14 Group session-ALL
NO MEETING ON MEMORIAL DAY
June 11 Plastic Surgery Mark Blake, MD
June 25 Group session-BYPASS
July 9 Group session-BAND
July 23 Group session-BYPASS
August 13 Group session-BAND
August 27 Group session-BYPASS
September 10 Group session-BAND
September 24 Movement is Health Lori Moss, PT
October 8 Group session-BAND
October 22 Group session-BYPASS
November 12 Holiday Eating Jeanne Baxter, RD
November 26 Group session-BYPASS
December 10 Group session-ALL

Columbia St. MaryÂ’s Hospital Milwaukee
Johnson Controls Foundation Lounge, 3rd floor
2301 N. Lake Dr., Milwaukee
Take the public elevators to the 3rd floor and exit directly into the lounge.
Please call (414) 962-2274 for more information or in the event of inclement weather.
Free.
Advance registration is not required.
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