Lifestyle Class, Support Group and Seminars
Contact Information
(608) 265-7090
The UW Health Surgical Weight Management 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.About Our Lifestyle Class/Support Group
We offer a free lifestyle class/support group for anyone who has had surgery or has participated in a weight loss program, and anyone considering medical or surgical weight management.
- We begin with a 30-minute interactive presentation on weight management topics.
- The remaining 60 minutes is dedicated to interacting with and gaining support from patients and professionals who are involved or interested in our Surgical Weight Management Program.
- Friends, family members and support people are always welcome.
Group Details
- Location: UW Health at The American Center, 4602 Eastpark Blvd., Madison
- Price: Free
- Registration: No registration is required
2020 Dates and Topics
March 9
Topic: Short- and long-term post-surgical complications
April 13
Event canceled
May 11
Topic: Meatless Monday
Live Q-and-A in Facebook group with clinical nutritionist Wendy Hahn, 4:30-6:30pm
June 8
Topic: Weight regain
Live video session in Facebook group with Samantha Gollup, 12pm - 1pm
July 13
Topic: Coping with COVID-19 and race-based stress
Presented by Dr. Shannon Patterson, PhD Health Psychology
This video will be available in the Facebook group starting at 5pm.
August 10
Topic: TBD
September 14
Topic: Weight stigma and weight-related social pressure
October 12
Topic: TBD
November 9
Topic: TBD
December 14
Topic: Cooking demo and holiday party