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 HOSPITAL, Minneapolis
These classes are held on the Abbott Northwestern Hospital Campus. See map for driving directions and parking options.
Monday and Wednesday classes
Piper Building
913 E. 26th Street, 6th floor classroom
Saturday classes
Education Building
821 E. 26th Street, Room 101
NOTE: Classes last approximately 2-2.5 hours.
Wednesday 25 January 2012, 5:30 p.m.
Monday 20 February 2012, 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday 22 February 2012, 5:30 p.m.
Monday 19 March 2012, 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday 28 March 2012, 5:30 p.m.
Monday 16 April 2012, 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday 25 April 2012, 5:30 p.m.
Monday 21 May 2012, 2:00 p.m.
Monday 18 June 2012, 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday 27 June 2012, 5:30 p.m.
Monday 16 July 2012, 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday 25 July 2012, 5:30 p.m.
Monday 20 August 2012, 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday 22 August 2012, 5:30 p.m.
Monday 17 September 2012, 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday 26 September 2012, 5:30 p.m.
Monday 15 October 2012, 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday 24 October 2012, 5:30 p.m.
Monday 19 November 2012, 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday 28 November 2012, 5:30 p.m.
Monday 17 December 2012, 2:00 p.m.
Allina / WestHealth Medical Clinic
These classes are held on the WestHealth Campus. The street address is: 2855 Campus Drive, Plymouth, MN 55441. See map for driving directions and contact information.
NOTE: Classes last approximately 2-2.5 hours.
Friday 10 February 2012, 2:00 p.m.
Friday 9 March 2012, 2:00 p.m.
Friday 13 April 2012, 2:00 p.m.
Friday 11 May 2012, 2:00 p.m.
Friday 8 June 2012, 2:00 p.m.
Friday 13 July 2012, 2:00 p.m.
Friday 10 August 2012, 2:00 p.m.
Friday 14 September 2012, 2:00 p.m.
Friday 12 October 2012, 2:00 p.m.
Friday 9 November 2012, 2:00 p.m.
Friday 14 December 2012, 2:00 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 driving directions and parking options.
NOTE: Classes last approximately 2-2.5 hours.
Saturday 4 February 2012, 10:30 a.m.
Saturday 3 March 2012, 10:30 a.m.
Saturday 7 April 2012, 10:30 a.m.
Saturday 5 May 2012, 10:30 a.m.
Saturday 2 June 2012, 10:30 a.m.
Saturday 7 July 2012, 10:30 a.m.
Saturday 4 August 2012, 10:30 a.m.
Saturday 1 September 2012, 10:30 a.m.
Saturday 6 October 2012, 10:30 a.m.
Saturday 3 November 2012, 10:30 a.m.
Saturday 1 December 2012, 10:30 a.m.
ST. JOHN'S HOSPITAL, Maplewood
These classes are held in the Watson Center on the second floor of the Professional Building next to St. John's Hospital. See map for address, driving directions, and parking options.
NOTE: Classes last approximately 2-2.5 hours.
Thursday 2 February 2012, 5:30 p.m.
Thursday 1 March 2012, 5:30 p.m.
Saturday 3 March 2012, 9:00 a.m.
Thursday 3 May 2012, 5:30 p.m.
Saturday 12 May 2012, 9:00 a.m.
Thursday 17 May 2012, 5:30 p.m.
Thursday 7 June 2012, 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday 11 July 2012, 5:30 p.m.
Thursday 2 August 2012, 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday 22 August 2012, 5:30 p.m.
Thursday 6 Spetember 2012, 5:30 p.m.
Thursday 4 October 2012, 5:30 p.m.
Saturday 6 October 2012, 9:00 a.m.
Thursday 1 November 2012, 5:30 p.m.
Saturday 1 December 2012, 9:00 a.m.
ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL, St. Paul
These classes are held at St. Joseph's Hospital, in the 3M Center. The street address is 45 West 10th Street,
St. Paul, MN 55102. See map for driving directions and parking options.
NOTE: Classes last approximately 2-2.5 hours.
Saturday 21 January 2012, 9:00 a.m.
Saturday 25 February 2012, 9:00 a.m.
Saturday 24 March 2012, 9:00 a.m.
Saturday 28 April 2012, 9:00 a.m.
Saturday 19 May 2012, 9:00 a.m.
Saturday 30 June 2012, 9:00 a.m.
Saturday 21 July 2012, 9:00 a.m.
Saturday 18 August 2012, 9:00 a.m.
Saturday 15 September 2012, 9:00 a.m.
Saturday 20 October 2012, 9:00 a.m.
Saturday 17 November 2012, 9:00 a.m.
Saturday 15 December 2012, 9:00 a.m.
WOODWINDS HOSPITAL, Woodbury
These classes are held in the Auditorium on the Woodwinds Health Campus, in Auditorium B. The street address is: 1925 Woodwinds Drive,
Woodbury, MN 55125. See map for driving directions and parking options.
NOTE: Classes last approximately 2-2.5 hours.
Wednesday 25 January 2012, 5:30 p.m.
Saturday 4 February 2012, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday 22 February 2012, 5:30 p.m.
Thursday 15 March 2012, 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday 11 April 2012, 5:30 p.m.
Saturday 14 April 2012, 9:00 a.m.
Thursday 19 April 2012, 5:30 p.m.
Saturday 2 June, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday 27 June 2012, 5:30 p.m.
Saturday 14 July, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday 25 July 2012, 5:30 p.m.
Saturday 4 August, 9:00 a.m.
Saturday 8 September, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday 19 September 2012, 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday 24 October 2012, 5:30 p.m.
Saturday 3 November 2012, 9:00 a.m.
Thursday 15 November 2012, 5:30 p.m.
Thursday 6 December 2012, 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday 19 December 2012, 5:30 p.m.
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