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Bariatric Support Groups

A New Life: The Obesity Support Group at The Nebraska Medical Center

This support group is an opportunity for our patients to learn more about surgical options of weight-loss, and provide mutual support for patients before and after surgery. We welcome patients at all stages of information about the surgery and all patients who have had weight loss surgery. Attendees are encouraged bring your family and friends so that they can learn more about the procedures as well.

Meetings are hosted from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on The Nebraska Medical Center campus in the Storz Pavilion, Lower level rooms 1-4 which are accessible from Clarkson Tower.

There are two ways to access the meeting site.

  • Park in the Clarkson parking lot located on 42nd and Dewey Streets. Enter into the main lobby of Clarkson Tower. If needed, wheelchairs are available at the front desk. Follow the hallway towards the Storz Pavilion Cafeteria. There are elevators that go to the lower level upon entrance into the Storz Pavilion. Go to the lower level.
  • On the south side of the parking garage there is a drive leading to the lower level of the Storz Pavilion. The entrance will face east and go directly to the conference room where the meeting will be held.

Support Group Schedule and Topic

January 4, 2010
Focusing on Self Care in the New Year - Dr. Larra Petersen
February 1, 2010
Battling the Bulge and Avoiding Weight Regain - Sue Wisnieski
March 1, 2010
Decrease stress through Exercise - Kristina Volkmer
April 5, 2010
Complications and Questions & Answers - Dr. Matthew Goede
May 3, 2010
Process - Entire group
June 7, 2010
Review dietary basics - Brenda Bishop
July 12, 2010
Body Image - Linda Neumann-Potash
August 2, 2010
Exercise - Kristina Volkmer
September 13, 2010
Body contouring surgery - Debra Reilly, MD
October 4, 2010
Emotional Eating - Dr. Larra Petersen
November 1, 2010
Holiday Talk - Dr. Larra Petersen
December 6, 2010
Year in Review - Dr. Larra Petersen
January 3, 2011
Improving Relationships - Dr. Larra Petersen