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The surgeons and staff at Allina’s Bariatric ...Centers of Excellence have helped thousands of patients take a step toward a healthier life through weight loss surgery. Attend a free seminar to learn more about surgery, and get answers to your questions without any cost or obligation. Bring a family member or friend if you like. Seminars will cover: current surgical optionsbenefits and limitations of weight loss surgery lifestyle and behavior changes associated with the surgery insurance approval processCandidates who may qualify for weight loss surgery: have a body mass index (BMI) greater than 35 may have other diagnosed diseases associated with obesity, such as obstructive sleep apnea type 2 diabetes high blood pressure high cholesterol heart disease reflux esophagitisare prepared to commit to lifelong dietary, exercise and other lifestyle changes that will be necessary following surgery.Seminars are held at all three of Allina’s Bariatric Centers of Excellence, located throughout the Twin Cities.
Date/Time
2/4/2012
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location
Unity Education Center
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$0.00
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The surgeons and staff at Allina’s Bariatric ...Centers of Excellence have helped thousands of patients take a step toward a healthier life through weight loss surgery. Attend a free seminar to learn more about surgery, and get answers to your questions without any cost or obligation. Bring a family member or friend if you like. Seminars will cover: current surgical optionsbenefits and limitations of weight loss surgery lifestyle and behavior changes associated with the surgery insurance approval processCandidates who may qualify for weight loss surgery: have a body mass index (BMI) greater than 35 may have other diagnosed diseases associated with obesity, such as obstructive sleep apnea type 2 diabetes high blood pressure high cholesterol heart disease reflux esophagitisare prepared to commit to lifelong dietary, exercise and other lifestyle changes that will be necessary following surgery.Seminars are held at all three of Allina’s Bariatric Centers of Excellence, located throughout the Twin Cities.
Date/Time
2/4/2012
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location
St. Francis Medical Center Conference Center
Fee Info
$0.00
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This group is for weight loss surgery pati...ents who would like support, structure and encouragement in their exercise program. Led by an exercise specialist, participants can use exercise equipment (walking track, treadmills, upright and recumbent bikes, rowing machines, elliptical trainers) and strength training equipment.
The bariatric exercise program is open to patients who have had weight loss surgery at Abbott Northwestern, United or Unity hospital and who are current with their bariatric follow-up appointments.
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Free. Registration requi...
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This group is for guys only. Here's a plac...e to discuss the special challenges that men patients encounter, as well as address the "routine" issues of nutrition exercise, fluid intake and lifestyle changes.
No pre-registration required.
Next Date
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Free.
Support Group
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This support group is for people who had w...eight loss surgery more than one year ago. Topics focus on maintaining weight loss, as well as motivation to continue lifestyle changes.
No pre-registration required. Spouse, partners and other adult support persons are welcome to attend.
Next Date
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Free.
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The surgeons and staff at Allina’s Bariatric ...Centers of Excellence have helped thousands of patients take a step toward a healthier life through weight loss surgery. Attend a free seminar to learn more about surgery, and get answers to your questions without any cost or obligation. Bring a family member or friend if you like. Seminars will cover: current surgical optionsbenefits and limitations of weight loss surgery lifestyle and behavior changes associated with the surgery insurance approval processCandidates who may qualify for weight loss surgery: have a body mass index (BMI) greater than 35 may have other diagnosed diseases associated with obesity, such as obstructive sleep apnea type 2 diabetes high blood pressure high cholesterol heart disease reflux esophagitisare prepared to commit to lifelong dietary, exercise and other lifestyle changes that will be necessary following surgery.Seminars are held at all three of Allina’s Bariatric Centers of Excellence, located throughout the Twin Cities.
Date/Time
2/9/2012
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location
Unity Hospital
Fee Info
$0.00
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The surgeons and staff at Allina’s Bariatric ...Centers of Excellence have helped thousands of patients take a step toward a healthier life through weight loss surgery. Attend a free seminar to learn more about surgery, and get answers to your questions without any cost or obligation. Bring a family member or friend if you like. Seminars will cover: current surgical optionsbenefits and limitations of weight loss surgery lifestyle and behavior changes associated with the surgery insurance approval processCandidates who may qualify for weight loss surgery: have a body mass index (BMI) greater than 35 may have other diagnosed diseases associated with obesity, such as obstructive sleep apnea type 2 diabetes high blood pressure high cholesterol heart disease reflux esophagitisare prepared to commit to lifelong dietary, exercise and other lifestyle changes that will be necessary following surgery.Seminars are held at all three of Allina’s Bariatric Centers of Excellence, located throughout the Twin Cities.
Date/Time
2/10/2012
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location
WestHealth-Plymouth
Fee Info
$0.00
Support Group
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This group is for people who have the adju...stable gastric banding system or who are thinking about having this kind of weight loss surgery.
No registration is required. Simply come to...
get and give support. We also welcome spouses, partners and other adult support persons.
get educated. Dietitians from the Unity Hospital Bariatric and Weight Loss Center lead our meetings.
Next Date
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Free.
Support Group
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This group is for people who have had or a...re considering weight loss surgery. Support persons and those having other kinds of weight loss surgery are also welcome.
Next Date
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Free.
Class
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The surgeons and staff at Allina’s Bariatric ...Centers of Excellence have helped thousands of patients take a step toward a healthier life through weight loss surgery. Attend a free seminar to learn more about surgery, and get answers to your questions without any cost or obligation. Bring a family member or friend if you like. Seminars will cover: current surgical optionsbenefits and limitations of weight loss surgery lifestyle and behavior changes associated with the surgery insurance approval processCandidates who may qualify for weight loss surgery: have a body mass index (BMI) greater than 35 may have other diagnosed diseases associated with obesity, such as obstructive sleep apnea type 2 diabetes high blood pressure high cholesterol heart disease reflux esophagitisare prepared to commit to lifelong dietary, exercise and other lifestyle changes that will be necessary following surgery.Seminars are held at all three of Allina’s Bariatric Centers of Excellence, located throughout the Twin Cities.
Date/Time
2/14/2012
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location
Unity Education Center
Fee Info
$0.00
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