Attend Our Support Groups
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center offers numerous bariatric surgery discussion and support groups. The groups, open to pre- and post-operative patients, usually are held monthly and are directed toward patients at various stages of their weight-loss journey.
**Please be aware that there are NO support groups on the 4th or 5th Thursday of the month.** Click here to download a flyer with our support group schedule.
Gastric Bypass, Duodenal Switch, and Sleeve Gastrectomy Support Group
Support groups often feature speakers presenting on topics including exercise, nutrition, plastic surgery and more. Patients often bring clothes to the meeting for a clothing swap, protein supplements to try and lots of stories and good information. Pre-operative patients can gain insight on life after surgery. You're welcome to attend one or both meetings each month.
- 2nd Thursday of each month from 5 - 6 p.m., Pavilion Conference Room
- 3rd Thursday of each month from 5 - 6 p.m., Pavilion Conference Room
Band Together: Laparoscopic Adjustable Band Support Group
Support groups often feature speakers presenting on topics including exercise, nutrition, plastic surgery and more. Patients often bring clothes to the meeting for a clothing swap, protein supplements to try and lots of stories and good information. Pre-operative patients can gain insight on life after surgery.
- 1st Thursday of each month from 5 - 6 p.m., Pavilion Conference Room
Parking is FREE and is located in the parking garage off of Mason F. Lord Drive. Enter through the blue awning at the Bayview Medical Offices (BMO) entrance. Registration is not required for support groups.
