Patient Support Network
One of the most important keys to achieving
success with bariatric surgery is having a strong
support system. We recognize that individual
patient experiences are invaluable resources
that are beneficial for the whole group. The
Bariatric Surgery Program at Penn Presbyterian
is working to strengthen the patient
community by providing as many forums for support
and communication as possible.
Patients from
Penn Presbyterian are invited
to join a monthly support group for pre-and
postoperative patients. This a wonderful opportunity
to share your personal experience with others,
and receive support from the University of Pennsylvania
Health System bariatric team and patient community.
- Pre and Post-op Support
Group: This
general session is geared for all bariatric
surgery patients.
- Once a month on Saturday from
10:00-noon
- Free to pre-op patients
- $5.00 for post-op
patients
- Located in the Philadelphia Heart
Institute, Room 106 Penn Presbyterian
Medical Center 39th & Market
Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19104
- Call 215-662-9785
to confirm meeting time and location
- Pre-op Young Adult Support
Group: Young
adult candidates for surgery may be asked to
participate in a series of educational and
informational meetings designed to help them
make an appropriate decision about this life
altering surgery.
See also: Patient Support Network Photo
Gallery
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