Advanced Surgeons Pre-Op Bariatric Support Group
Key to Your Success
A Bariatric Support Group is a gathering designed for patients who are considering, undergoing, or have already had bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. These meetings provide a supportive environment where patients can share experiences, ask questions, and receive guidance related to weight loss surgery and the lifestyle changes that come with it. Our support groups are led by our Registered Dieticians: Janet Borra, Melissa Kessler, and Annette Cuevas.
** Participation in support groups is a requirement for pre-operative patients **
Meetings are held virtually via Zoom.
6:00PM – 7:00PM
Select the date below to register the Zoom meeting
Upon registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please follow instructions on the date and time of the meeting. Click the blue “join” meeting button to attend. No password is required today
If you are a post-op patient and would like to participate at a meeting, please contact Janet Borra, Melissa Kessler, or Annette Cuevas at [javascript protected email address] for scheduling.
Westchester Medical Center’s Post-Op Bariatric Support Group
This Support Group is exclusively for those patients who have had bariatric surgery. By joining this Teams meeting, you are agreeing to engage in sharing your information with others in this support group.
Join the WMC Post-Bariatric Surgery Support Group
- The support group is usually held the fourth Wednesday of each month 6:00PM – 7:00PM
- The link on the WMC website has also been updated their Bariatric Support Groups tab: https://www.westchestermedicalcenter.org/bariatric-and-minimally-invasive-surgery
Click date below link to join the Microsoft Teams support group:
Meeting ID: 230 635 066 702 7
Passcode: qq3iv7TS
- December 17
- January 28
- February 25
- March 25
- April 22
- May 27
- June 24
- July 22
- August 26
- September 23
- October 28
- November 18
- December 16
Dial in by phone
+1 929-523-2847,33180539# United States, New York City
Phone conference ID: 331 805 39#
Additionally, if you require individualized support, please call our office at to schedule a one-to-one nutrition visit.
For further support, we recommend the Unjury Online Bariatric Support Groups and the Putnam Hospital Center Support Groups