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. See map for address, driving directions, and parking options.

Tuesday 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 1/2 hours.

September 1, Wednesday, 1:30 pm
September 8, Wednesday, 1:30  pm
September 14, Tuesday, 5:30 pm
September 15, Wednesday, 1:30 pm
September 18, Saturday, 10:30 am
September 22, Wednesday, 1:30 pm
September 29, Wednesday, 1:30 pm
October 6, Wednesday, 1:30 pm
October 12, Tuesday, 5:30 pm
October 13, Wednesday, 1:30 pm
October 16, Saturday, 10:30 am
October 20, Wednesday, 1:30 pm
October 27, Wednesday, 1:30 pm
November 3, Wednesday, 1:30 pm
November 9, Tuesday, 5:30 pm
November 10, Wednesday, 1:30 pm
November 17, Wednesday, 1:30 pm
November 20, Saturday, 10:30 am
November 24, Wednesday, 1:30 pm
December 1, Wednesday, 1:30 pm
December 8, Wednesday, 1:30 pm
December 14, Tuesday, 5:30 pm
December 15, Wednesday, 1:30 pm
December 22, Wednesday, 1:30 pm
December 29, Wednesday, 1:30 pm


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.

NOTE: Classes last approximately 2 1/2 hours.

September 17, Friday, 1:00 pm
October 2, Saturday, 10:30 am
October 15, Friday, 1:00 pm
November 6, Saturday, 10:30 am
November 19, Friday, 1:00 pm
December 4, Saturday, 10:30 am
December 17, Friday, 1:00 pm


RIDGEVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
 These classes are held in the Auditorium at the Ridgeview Medical Center. The street address is: 500 South Maple Street, Waconia, 55387. See map for driving directions and parking options.

NOTE: Classes last approximately 2 hours.

September 20, Monday, 6:30 p.m.