Support Groups
Bariataric surgery support groups are held on Mondays at Tobey Hospital.
For questions about any of these groups, call Suzanne Gokavi, LICSW, at 508-747-2718. Please ask for voice mail.
Our support groups are free to our patients.
Initial Post-Op Group
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Up to nine months post-surgery
Initial Post-Op Support Groups are held on the first, third and fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. Come once a month on whatever date works best for you.
Held in the Surgery Department waiting room at Tobey Hospital.
Advanced Post-Op Group
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More than nine months post-surgery
Advanced Post-Op Support Groups are held on the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m.
Held in the Stillman Library at Tobey Hospital.
Nutrition Group
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New post-surgery patients & others with questions about nutrition
Dietary Support Groups are held the first and the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in the OR waiting area prior to the post-op support groups.
A Daytime Nutrition Support Group is held on the first Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. in the offices of Wareham Surgical Associates, 106 Main St., Wareham.
A Nutrition Support Group is held on the first Wednesday of the month at 5 p.m. at the Cape Codder in Hyannis.
Monday holidays can change the date of these groups, so confirmation with the Tobey dietitians or our office is reccomended.
A dietician is present at each group.
Other Support Groups
- A support group is held on the fourth Saturday of each month from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the White Home Living Room at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford.
- A LAP-Band support group is held on the fourth Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at Tobey Hospital. For more information on the LAP-Band support group, call Alan Johnson, LICSW, at Psychology Associates at 508-747-2718, ext. 22.
More Information ~ FREE Seminars
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- First Wednesday of each month
7 p.m.
The Cape Codder
1225 Iyanough Road & Bearse's Way, Hyannis - Second Tuesday of each month
6:30 p.m.
Medical Library on the first floor
Tobey Hospital
43 High Street, Wareham - Third Tuesday of every month
7:30 p.m.
Southcoast Center for Women's Health
300 Faunce Corner Road, North Dartmouth - Fourth Tuesday of each month
6:30 p.m.
Medical Library on the first floor
Tobey Hospital
43 High Street, Wareham
Important Note to Patients
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Like any major surgery, major abdominal surgeries such as procedures to treat morbid obesity bring a significant risk of complications. It is important to remember that those afflicted with morbid obesity may have additional elevated serious risks, or co-morbidities, including diabetes, hypertension and severe pulmonary issues, which can cause further complications during this or any surgical procedure. This surgery is only performed after patients participate in a lengthy screening and orientation process that involves their families and all of their existing health care providers, including their primary care physician. Patients are also required to undergo medical counseling and engage in health and lifestyle practices that are designed to reduce co-morbidities to whatever extent possible.
You should always contact your Primary Care Physician to discuss any questions or concerns related to your medical history and options for choice, particularly if you are planning to undergo any surgery or partake in a new medical regimen.
