Support groups
Pre-operative support
Support groups will be offered on a monthly basis starting in 2025. We strongly recommend new patients to attend at least one support group prior to surgery.
- Click a link below to register for a group.
Salem Hospital Bariatric Support Groups will be live, interactive and held virtually through our secure Microsoft Teams platform.
- We welcome participants who are considering bariatric surgery, preparing for bariatric surgery or have had bariatric surgery in the past.
- Your procedure did NOT have to take place at Salem Hospital in order to participate.
- The groups are lead by a dietitian or health professional from the Salem Hospital Wellness Clinic.
- Each meeting will typically start with the review of a specific topic or theme, followed by open discussion giving participants the opportunity to discuss their concerns, feelings, helpful tips, etc with their peers.