Weight Loss Surgery, Gastric Bypass Surgery - Southwest Surgeons for Obesity and General Surgery, P.A.

The Importance of Support

Southwest Surgeons for Obesity and General Surgery, P.A. - 125 W. Hague, Ste 550 - El Paso, TX (915)351-6272

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Hours of Operation:
8:30am – 5:30pm

The Informational Meetings are conducted by Dr. Bruce Applebaum on a monthly basis. The public is welcome to attend but we ask that you call in advance to register for this informational meeting. Contact our office at 915-351-6272. www.southwestsurgeons.com.

During these meetings, the surgeons are introduced. We then provide a power point presentation of the problem of morbid obesity, its consequences, patient selection for surgery, types of operations, risks, benefits and an open forum for discussion of patient's questions.

SCHEDULED MEETINGS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Southwest Surgeons for Obesity plays an important role in supporting our patient's progress and success through pre- and post-operative education programs. We have partnered with the Providence Regional Bariatric Center to provide patients with a wide range of education and support programs run by professional medical staff experienced in weight loss surgery, including registered nurses, nutritionists, psychologists and exercise physiologists.

The Support Group Meetings are held monthly. Topics discussed include nutritional issues, psychological problems, meeting exercise needs, plastic/reconstructive surgery options, open forum discussions, etc. The next scheduled support group meetings are as follows:

SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS FOR DECEMBER 2009 ARE AS FOLLOWS:

There will be no support group meetings scheduled for December.

EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS FOR DECEMBER 2009 ARE AS FOLLOWS:

EL PASO: Providence Bariatric Center, Wednesday, December 2, located at 1250 E. Cliff, 1C, 5:30 p.m.

EL PASO: Sierra/Providence Eastside-Hospital, Wednesday, December 16, located at 3280 Joe Battle, 6:00 p.m.

HOLIDAY CHEER: Holiday gathering at the Bariatric Center, Thursday, December 17, located at 1250 E. Cliff, 1-C, 5:30. Reminder: Please bring a "bariatric friendly dish" for pot-luck. See you there!

REMINDER: BARIATRIC PATIENTS ALL BARIATRIC APPOINTMENTS WITH DR. BRUCE APPLEBAUM WILL BE AT SIERRA/PROVIDENCE BARIATRIC CENTER, 1250 E. CLIFF, SUITE 1-C, corner of Cliff/Brown, Bariatric Center telephone number 915-577-7930 or Dr. Applebaum's office 915-351-6272.