Weight Loss Seminars
Keeping you safe when you are in our hospital or other care locations is our highest priority, especially while we are all working to eliminate COVID-19. Our team is taking extraordinary measures to provide COVID-safe care for the protection of our patients, our caregivers and the community including social distancing, requiring face masks and enhanced cleaning protocols.
Merit Health Wesley offers free seminars to help you determine if you are a candidate for weight loss surgery. Seminars are free, one-hour sessions hosted by our bariatric surgery team. Topics covered include:
- Lifestyle changes
- Lifetime commitment for follow-up care
- Risks and benefits
- Support group
- Surgical options
2020 Surgical Weight Loss Seminar Dates:
August 13
September 10
October 8 and 22
November 12
December 10
Register for a Seminar
2020 Surgical Weight Loss Support Group Dates:
June 25
August 27
October 22
December 17
Register for a Support Group
Online Seminar
Can't attend an in-person seminar? You can take the first step in your weight loss surgery journey from the comfort of your own home. During the online seminar, you will learn about the causes of obesity, surgical options for weight loss, typical results and what to expect after surgery. Once you've completed the seminar, fill out the questionnaire below and our bariatric coordinator will contact you.
Bariatric Seminar Questionnaire
Documentation & Insurance
Patients must contact their insurance company to verify whether their policy covers Bariatric Surgery. Download documentation list here.
For more information, please call (601) 261-5767.