Weight Loss Surgery Informational Seminars

The Bariatric Program offers free monthly informational seminars in Duluth for prospective patients to learn more about our services and procedures. In a welcoming and non-judgmental atmosphere, you can talk with one of our surgeons and hear about many aspects of bariatric surgery. We encourage you to bring along family and friends who will be with you on your weight loss journey.

Seminar topics include:

• the evaluation process that determines whether you are a viable candidate for weight loss surgery
• the operation itself and potential complications
• recovery after surgery in the hospital and at home
• information on related issues like nutrition and psychological aspects of the process

There is also a question and answer session. Our staff emphasizes that this process requires permanent lifestyle changes and is not an "easy" solution. We tell patients what they can expect from us and what we expect from them.

The informational seminar is an important part of our program, and a required step in the process.  As a general rule, it is best done as the first step.

Please call (218) 786-1234 or 1-888-ULOSEWT (1-888-856-7398) if you have questions.

Click here to find dates of upcoming seminars.