Weight Loss Seminars

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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

2018 Bariatric Seminar Dates:

January 11 and 25
February 8 and 22
March 8 and 22
April 12 and 19
May 10 and 24
June 7 and 21
July 12 and 26
August 9 and 16
September 13 and 27
October 11 and 18
November 8 and 29
December 13

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.