Bariatric Seminars

Free, Online Bariatric Seminar

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Our free weight loss informational seminars take place online and give you the opportunity to learn more about obesity, meet our team, and understand how our program works to help you lose weight. You are under no obligation to pursue your treatment at Duke by attending our free bariatric seminars. We give you the information you need to make an informed decision about this life-changing, lifelong process.

Hear From Our Patients and Doctors
Watch our videos to learn more about obesity, weight loss surgery, and how our program can help you reach your weight loss goals.

Hear from people who underwent weight loss surgery at Duke Health to learn how bariatric surgery changed their lives. These patients explain how their health was declining and how their weight was preventing them from living the life they wanted. Duke Health bariatric surgeons explain what obesity is, why people struggle to lose weight, its complications, and how it can rob a person of up to 10 years of their lives. Learn how bariatric surgery works to treat obesity and help you overcome the chronic conditions associated with it.

Learn from Duke Health bariatric surgeons how weight loss surgery works to help you lose weight. Hear from Duke patients who underwent weight loss surgery and how they coped with the changes in their lifestyle. Weight loss surgery is only one part of the weight loss equation. You need to commit to lifelong changes to keep the weight off and keep your body from regaining the weight. Weight loss surgery doesn't make it easy to lose weight. It takes work to see the results. Learn how Duke Health helps you adopt new lifestyle habits, including diet and exercise. Monthly support groups are available to help you through your journey.

In this video, Duke Health bariatric surgeons help you understand what you need to know to choose the weight loss surgery that is right for you. This isn't a decision you make alone. Your doctor makes recommendations based on your medical conditions and physical assessment. You'll learn about the type of weight loss surgeries available, expected weight loss short and long-term, the benefits, and possible risks of complications.

Duke Health's weight loss surgery program helps you before, during, and after your surgery. In this video, you'll hear from patients who went through this process, as well as providers who will explain what's available in terms of help after your surgery. If you're ready to move forward, you can read more on the Dukehealth.org website or sign up to attend a weight loss seminar. If you're ready to move forward, fill out the application to get the process started.

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Free Online Bariatric Seminar

You can learn more about obesity, meet members of our team, find out about the different types of bariatric surgery, and understand how our program works at our free weight loss informational seminars.

Why Should I Attend?

The hour-long bariatric seminar gives you the opportunity to learn about obesity and weight loss surgery in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. You'll interact with members of our team, which may include a bariatric surgeon and other health care professionals.

During the information session, you will learn about:

The causes and dangers of severe obesity, and how difficult it is to overcome on your own
Who is a candidate for weight loss surgery
The pros and cons of the different types of weight loss surgeries
What to expect before, during, and after weight loss surgery

There will be time for us to answer your questions and address your concerns.

We Become Your Lifelong Partners

We want you to leave with a solid understanding of the benefits and complications of weight loss surgery, and how we'll become your lifelong partners on your journey. The surgery is just the beginning. We work with you to help you meet your weight loss goals through the right diet and exercise -- at our monthly support groups and at your annual visits with our bariatric surgeons and physician assistants. We give you the tools you need to eat right, exercise regularly, manage stress, and live the life you were meant to live.

Bariatric Center of Excellence

Duke Regional Hospital is accredited by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery for its high standards of care in weight loss surgery.

This page was medically reviewed on 12/03/2021 by

Dana D. Portenier, MD | General Surgeon