Introductory Educational Seminar ...
We offer an introductory educational and informational seminar for those people seeking more information about weight loss surgery. This class is taught by an experience bariatric nurse and one of our surgeons. These classes are an introduction to:
- The disease of obesity
- The effects of obesity on the body
- Surgical treatment
- Surgical options
- Preparing for surgery
- The surgical experience
- What to expect after surgery
- Insurance considerations
- Steps to get a consultation with a surgeon
- Basic questions and answers
- Previous patient testimonials (most times...)
This class is mandatory prior to seeing our surgeons for many reasons. It will give you basic information so that in your consultation with the surgeon, you can spend time focusing on their recommendations. It allows you to think about your options and choices well in advance, and to do further searching and information gathering as you see fit. This class is highly rated by its participants, who feel it provides a very thorough overview to weight loss surgery.
Although this class DOES NOT require you to sign up in advance, arriving promptly will give you a chance to sit where you feel most comfortable.
There is NO FEE for this meeting.
Your support persons are greatly encouraged to attend. There is no limit on
the number of support persons permitted to be present with you.
We have multiple class locations; please make sure that you verify WHERE the class is, WHEN it is being held, and HOW to get there on time. We have so much information to share with you, that we want you to be able to experience it all. In order to be able to focus on learning about obesity, please arrange child care outside of the class. Refreshments are not served; please bring your own beverages. Smoking is not permitted at most sites.
Please note that these dates are subject to change. Although we take care to provide accurate information here, you may wish to contact us to confirm the availability of a particular seminar.
Future Seminar Dates
ABBOTT-NORTHWESTERN
These classes are held on the Abbott Northwestern Hospital Campus, in the Education Building Auditorium. This building is located on the north end of Abbott's campus, on the south side of 26th Street between 10th Avenue and Chicago Avenue. The street address is: 821 East 26th Street, Minneapolis, MN. See map for address, driving directions, and parking options.
Wednesday 23 July, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Friday, 1 August, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Monday 11 August, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday 26 August, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday 30 August, 10:30 am. - 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday 16 September, 5:30-8:30 pm
Saturday 27 September, 10:30 am-1:30 p.m.
Tuesday 30 September, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Monday 13 October, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Friday 17 October, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Tuesday 28 October, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Friday 7 November, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Tuesday 11 November, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Saturday 22 November, 10:30 am-1:30 p.m.
Friday 5 December, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Thursday 18 December, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
ST. FRANCIS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
These classes are held on the St. Francis Campus, in the Justice Conference Room. The street address is: 1455 St. Francis Avenue, Shakopee MN 55379. See map for address, driving directions, and parking options.
Friday 8 August, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Friday 22 August, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Friday 12 September, 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Friday 26 September, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Friday 10 October, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Friday 24 October, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Friday 14 November, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Friday 12 December, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
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