Patient Information Seminars

The Center for Weight Loss Surgery at Danbury Hospital offers patient information seminars on a weekly basis for patients having surgery as well as for those seeking information about our program.

Seminars are interactive, informative and will help address any questions or concerns you may have regarding weight loss surgery and the procedures offered.  Registration begins one half-hour prior to the seminar. Please call (203) 739-7131 for more information.

Every Step of the Way: Support Groups

Our team is committed to your success. To assist you in reaching your goals, we offer a dedicated monthly support group that provides education, nutritional support, medical advice, and guest speakers.  The group meets the third Wednesday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. at 111 Osborne Street, Medical Arts Center, 2nd Floor Conference Room at Danbury Hospital.

Research shows that patients who attend support groups regularly are more successful with their weight loss and mental adjustment than people who do not, especially long term. You learn first hand about weight loss surgery from patients who have experienced the process. You also have the opportunity to share your experiences.

Attending the support group also is a wonderful opportunity to make new friends and be with people who share what you are experiencing. It can be reassuring to hear other's viewpoints on common concerns. The staff at the Danbury Hospital Center for Weight Loss Surgery is confident that you will find these meetings helpful in many ways. Family and friends are always welcome to attend.

2008 Support Group Topics

January - New Year, New You
February - After weight loss: Love and relationships
March - Is Weight loss luck or hard work?
April - Hop to it; enjoying exercise
May - Planting new strategies and positive thoughts for success
(Walk from Obesity in September)
June - Love your Liquids
July - Freedom from old habits and bad choices
August - Pants across America
September - Is your hair falling out?
October - Slay your Dragons
November - Give thanks for your success and pay it forward
December - Holiday party

Registration is not necessary. Please call (203) 739-7131 for more information.