Weight Loss Seminars
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:
January 9
February 13 and 27
March 12
April 9 and 23
May 14
June 11
July 9 and 23
August 13
September 10
October 8 and 22
November 12
December 10
Seminars are held at 5:45 p.m. at:
Southern Surgery and Urology Center
139 Fairfield Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(located behind Rainforest Car Wash on Highway 98)
Register for a Seminar
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 and our bariatric coordinator will contact you.
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.