Monthly bariatric support group meetings are a perfect opportunity to meet prospective patients and post-op patients and learn what to expect through every step of the process.

Support groups are also a definite key to long-term success following surgery. Frequent attendance and involvement will help you stay on track, remain motivated, and continue learning new information to overcome every hurdle.

Simply select the nearest star to you from the map on the right, for meeting and contact details of support groups in your area.

  
 
       
       
     
 
Saturday 1-3 pm January 6
No February Meeting (MPEC    unavailable)
March 8 Annual Bariatric Dance
April 5
May 3
June 7
July 19
August 2
September 6
October 4 Annual "Come As You    Were, Leave As You Are"
November 1 Annual Food Drive
December 6 Annual Stocking Drive		  
Address: MPEC Exhibit Hall 1-3 pm
1000 5th Street
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
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Staff:
Karin Lerew, Wichita Falls Support Group Coordinator
Phone: (940) 723-0158 or (940) 781-9955
 
   
 
   
 
Monday 7-9 pm January 7
February 4
March 3
April 7
May 5
June 2
July 7
August 4
September 1
October 6
November 10
December 1		  
Address: Hendrick Home for Children, Dining Room
2758 Jeanette
Abilene, TX 79602
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Contacts:
Barbara Dahl
Email: barbara@abilene.com
Phone: (325) 669-6356
Mindy Morris
Email: MindyM152@aol.com
Phone: (325) 692-3435
 
   
 
   
 
Saturday 1-3 pm January 6 Videoconference
February 16
March 15
April 5 Videoconference
May 3
June 7
July 19 - CANCELED
August 16
September 20
October 18
November 15
December 20		  
Address: Amarillo Public Library, 2nd floor
413 E 4th St. (4th and Buchanan)
Amarillo, TX 79109
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Contacts:
Terri Van Sickel
Email: thevansickels@peoplepc.com
Phone: (806) 935-6741
 
   
 
   
 
Saturday 1-3 pm January 19
February 16
March 15
April 19
May 17
June 21
July 19
August 16
September 20
October 18
November 15 - Cancelled
December 6 		 
Address: Western Hills Church of Christ,
1108 NW 53rd St. (53rd & Oak),
Lawton, OK 73505
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Contacts:
Jeanette Douma
Phone: 580-246-8050 (home)
            580-351-4161 (cell)

 
 
 
 
Saturday 1-3 pm May 10
June 14
July 12
August 9
September 13
October 11
November 8
December 13		  
Address:

May, September - December
Western Oklahoma State College, Library, Learning Resources Center
2801 N. Main
Altus, OK 73521
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June, July, August
Altus Public Library
421 N. Hudson
Altus, OK 7352
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Contacts: Carol Downs
Email: downs7042@sbcglobal.net
Phone: (580) 482-4627		  
 
Kelly West
Email: lexicam@aol.com
Phone: (580) 482-1181

 
 
 
 
See website www.bariatricsinthehood.com for support group dates and times.