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The Bariatric Surgery Support Group is for current and former patients and their designated support person only. Meetings are held online or in-person. See below for specific dates, times and locations.

Our support group is led by bariatric surgery center staff and special guests.



When we meet

2nd Tuesday of every month

Discuss a variety of topics from mindfulness, emotional eating, triggers, stress and more! Learn strategies to help you reach your health goals.

3rd Thursdays of every month

Join us for Q&As with staff, walking groups, discussions about what to expect before and after surgery, and more!




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Our online meetings take place using Microsoft Teams.

Our Teams meeting ID and passcode is the same for every meeting.

  • Meeting ID: 273 ‍871‍ 429 165
  • Passcode: f2BPbi

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Upcoming meetings

Psychology topics

December 10, 2024
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Microsoft Teams


Discuss a variety of topics from mindfulness, emotional eating, triggers, stress, and more! Learn strategies to help you reach your health goals.



Q&A with our Surgery Coordinator

December 19, 2024
6:30 – 8 p.m.
875 Oak St. SE
Salem, OR
Salem Hospital, Building C, First floor, Conference Rooms A, B, C.


Get to know our surgery coordinator, Gabi, as she helps answer questions about how you can complete all the steps in our program and get scheduled for surgery. 



Ask the Dietitian

January 16, 2025
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Microsoft Teams


Get to know our wonderful dietitian, Eleanor Morrow, MS, RD, LD, as she helps answer all your common and uncommon nutrition questions.




What to expect at the hospital following surgery

February 20, 2025
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Microsoft Teams


Ask a Salem Health post surgery nurse about your recovery.




Ask our Dietitian

March 20, 2025
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Microsoft Teams


Get to know our wonderful dietitian, Meagan Ayoub MPH, RD, LD, as she helps answer all your common nutrition questions.



Clothing trade and meet & greet

April 17, 2025
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Conference Room C-ABC


Meet with other pre and post bariatric surgery patients. Bring clothing and other supplies you no longer need and take home something new! (clean clothing, protein supplements, portable exercise equipment, books) 




What is life like after surgery?

May 13, 2025
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Microsoft Teams


You are invited to ask questions of a previous patient who already had surgery. Come hear her insights on what made her successful and how she overcame challenges.



Ask the Clinic Nurse

May 15, 2025
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Microsoft Teams


Get to know our wonderful nurse, Michelle, BSN, RN, CBN, as she helps answer questions about our program and your needs before and after surgery.