You're not in this alone. Our team is here with free peer support groups and education programs to help you on your weight loss journey.

Our physicians require taking a class before surgery to help prepare for the lifestyle changes you will need to make. You'll walk away with a detailed nutrition notebook that covers lifestyle, supplements, diet progression and post-op exercise recommendations. During the class, we will answer your questions and concerns so you can go into your procedure feeling confident and ready for success.

Pre-operative classes last about 1 1/2 hours and are held at 3 p.m. on Mondays and 8:30 am on Fridays via Webex. Please call our dietitians to sign up at 314-966-9640.

The MyNewSelf program's Celebrate Success post-operative nutrition, lifestyle and peer support groups are a valuable resource for our surgical weight loss patients. In these sessions, we cover a variety of topics such as nutrition, exercise, controlling cravings, relationships and more, to help patients reach and maintain their weight loss goals.

• "Rookie" sessions are tailored to patients who are less than 6 months out of surgery and are offered on the fourth Tuesday of the month.
• "Pro" sessions are tailored to patients who are more than 6 months post-op are offered on the second Tuesday of the month.

Events are held online or in person. For specific topics and to register, click here: https://mynewselfportal.pattrax.com/Seminar