Informational seminars on weight loss surgery

Making the decision to undergo weight loss surgery is an education process best aided by medical professionals such as surgeons and physicians, dietitians, and counselors. The greatest chance for long term success is reinforced by a well-informed decision and the championship of others who support and encourage the goals being set.

At the Minnesota Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIMIS), informational seminars are presented to provide information to individuals interested in weight loss surgery, by a team of heath care professionals, including surgeons. General weight loss and obesity information is covered, as well as procedural/surgical information on both the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and the LAP-BAND^® System procedures. These routine seminars are required for any individual who will undergo a surgical procedure at MIMIS. They are also appropriate for those simply interested, their spouses, family members, and friends.

MIMIS also offers an online internet resource to patients who are contemplating, or have already undergone, a weight loss procedure. Bariatric-forums.com is an ongoing discussion forum for anyone interested in learning more about the gastric bypass or the lapband procedures. At this site, a wide range of discussion topics will cover all aspects of weight loss surgery. The forum can be browsed by a guest, or confidential registration allows an individual to ask and answer questions about bariatric surgery. Moderated by all of the bariatric surgeons and other medical professionals at MIMIS, the information and support is invaluable. Log on to bariatric-forums.com

MIMIS weight loss seminar info for 2008

All seminars begin at 6:00 P.M.
Crosby seminars are held at the Hallett Community Center located at 470 8th Street NE in Crosby.
Little Falls seminars are held at the Initiative Foundation located at 405 First Street SE in Little Falls.

Monday, January 7, 2008 – Little Falls
Monday, January 21, 2008 – Crosby
Monday, February 4, 2008 – Little Falls
Monday, February 18, 2008 – Crosby
Friday, March 7, 2008 – Little Falls
Monday, March 17, 2008 – Crosby
Monday, April 7, 2008 – Little Falls
Monday, April 21, 2008 – Crosby
Monday, May 5, 2008 – Little Falls
Monday, May 19, 2008 – Crosby
Monday, June 2, 2008 – Little Falls
Monday, June 16, 2008 – Crosby
Monday, July 7, 2008 – Little Falls
Monday, July 21, 2008 – Crosby
Monday, August 4, 2008 – Little Falls
Monday, August 18, 2008 – Crosby
Friday, September 5, 2008 – Little Falls
Monday, September 15, 2008 – Crosby
Monday, October 6, 2008 – Little Falls
Monday, October 20, 2008 – Crosby
Monday, November 10, 2008 – Little Falls
Monday, November 17, 2008 – Crosby
Monday, December 1, 2008 – Little Falls
Monday, December 15, 2008 – Crosby

Registration is requested.

For more information or to register via telephone, contact the Bariatric Program, 1-888-546-4343.

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