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
2019 Bariatric Seminar Dates:
January 10 and 24
February 7 and 21
March 14 and 28
April 4 and 18
May 9 and 23
June 6 and 20
July 11 and 25
August 15 and 29
September 5 and September 19
September 12 and 26
October 10 and 17
November 14 and 21
December 12
Seminars are held at 5:30 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.