Bariatric Surgery Patient Resources
Contact Information
(608) 265-7090
(608) 265-1211 (fax)
Support Group
Bariatric Support Group meets on the second Monday of every month.
The UW Health Bariatric Surgery Program is committed to providing you the best care, including classes, support groups and online resources to help you and your family make informed decisions. We understand the key to making the right decision about bariatric surgery and maintaining a healthy lifestyle after surgery is to have the right information at your fingertips.
UW Health Resources
- Getting Started in the UW Health Bariatric Surgery program
- Bariatric Surgery Drop-In Class and Support Group meets on the second Monday of every month
- Our Frequently Asked Questions include information on before and after surgery care as well as discussions on nutrition and surgical qualifications
- Educational Seminar | Watch the seminar online
- Subscribe to our Bariatric Surgery Newsletter
- Post-Surgery Nutrition (pdf)
Internet Resources
The Internet resources below can assist in informing you about bariatric surgery and help you learn about the impact the decision to have bariatric surgery can have on your life.
- American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
- National Institutes of Health - MedlinePlus
- American Diabetes Association
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- North American Association for the Study of Obesity
- Bariatrics 4 Diabetes
- Obesity Action Coalition
- Obesity Help
- American Obesity Association
- Obesity Law and Advocacy Center
- Check your Body Mass Index (BMI)
