Online Surgery Support Group Session
Would you like to connect with others on a similar journey?
Our weight loss surgery support group is a safe space to receive support and share ideas with others.
Dates held: First Tuesday of the month [see our events page for confirmed details]
Who is this for:
Anyone who:
is considering weight loss surgery (e.g. sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass)
has had weight loss surgery
is supporting a loved one who is having/has had surgery
Individuals who are looking for support or to connect with others in the surgery community
People who are open, non-judgemental listeners, who are willing to be vulnerable if they choose to share
What happens during a session?
The group is led by one of our team at Melbourne Weight Loss Surgery, however, this is a peer support group, meaning questions or challenges discussed are driven by the needs of the attendees.
The host is there to assist when required, however, you are encouraged to offer advice, tips and support from your own lived experience.
No one understands surgery better than others who have been through it all before!
How big are the groups?
Registrations are limited to a maximum of 10 per support group.
This helps to ensure that all participants are able to interact if they would like to.
How to register:
Click add to cart then proceed to checkout to complete your order.
Would you like to connect with others on a similar journey?
Our weight loss surgery support group is a safe space to receive support and share ideas with others.
Dates held: First Tuesday of the month [see our events page for confirmed details]
Who is this for:
Anyone who:
is considering weight loss surgery (e.g. sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass)
has had weight loss surgery
is supporting a loved one who is having/has had surgery
Individuals who are looking for support or to connect with others in the surgery community
People who are open, non-judgemental listeners, who are willing to be vulnerable if they choose to share
What happens during a session?
The group is led by one of our team at Melbourne Weight Loss Surgery, however, this is a peer support group, meaning questions or challenges discussed are driven by the needs of the attendees.
The host is there to assist when required, however, you are encouraged to offer advice, tips and support from your own lived experience.
No one understands surgery better than others who have been through it all before!
How big are the groups?
Registrations are limited to a maximum of 10 per support group.
This helps to ensure that all participants are able to interact if they would like to.
How to register:
Click add to cart then proceed to checkout to complete your order.
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Would you like to connect with others on a similar journey?
Our weight loss surgery support group is a safe space to receive support and share ideas with others.
Dates held: First Tuesday of the month [see our events page for confirmed details]
Who is this for:
Anyone who:
is considering weight loss surgery (e.g. sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass)
has had weight loss surgery
is supporting a loved one who is having/has had surgery
Individuals who are looking for support or to connect with others in the surgery community
People who are open, non-judgemental listeners, who are willing to be vulnerable if they choose to share
What happens during a session?
The group is led by one of our team at Melbourne Weight Loss Surgery, however, this is a peer support group, meaning questions or challenges discussed are driven by the needs of the attendees.
The host is there to assist when required, however, you are encouraged to offer advice, tips and support from your own lived experience.
No one understands surgery better than others who have been through it all before!
How big are the groups?
Registrations are limited to a maximum of 10 per support group.
This helps to ensure that all participants are able to interact if they would like to.
How to register:
Click add to cart then proceed to checkout to complete your order.
“I liked meeting other people face to face and listening to what they have experienced. Listening to other people's experiences and letting me know l am not alone in this journey.”
Tracey Kelly
“I thought every participants contribution to the event was amazing. Honest raw feedback from some pre-operative patients like me found the information honest, reliable and very practical.
Tips on what to do, both pre and post operative as well as what realistic expectations to have based on REAL LIFE EXAMPLES and TESTIMONIES. Brilliant opportunity and well run by Julia Bazan who did an amazing job in steering the attendees as well as provide her expertise and experiences as well.
In all a big thank you to everyone for contributing their experiences and especially the team at Melbourne Weight loss Surgery for being the best at what they do. Regards Justin”
Justin Salvalaggio
“I loved having the ability to talk with the psychologist and having her input, being able to see each person and engage with them. I love being able to just talk with like minded individuals who can truly appreciate the struggles and wins that we share.”
Roshelle Acuna