Pouch Pals is a monthly support group for the Bariatric community, including patients who have had gastric bypass or adjustable band surgery, individuals who are interested in finding out more information about the program, and pre-surgical patients who are in the scheduling process. These meetings are also open to friends and family members of our patients. The goal is to encourage our patients and educate family members about weight loss surgery. We want to help you succeed!

The meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month (unless otherwise noted) in the Central Classroom at Citizens Medical Center from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Meetings may consist of guest speakers bringing information on topics related to the bariatric community, member speakers sharing their personal stories about how life has changed after weight loss surgery, clothing exchange parties, photo sessions for “after” pictures, sharing of nutritional recipes, panel discussions, and other topics of interest for our bariatric patients. Previous topics have included self image, plastic surgery after weight loss surgery, eating right over the holidays, better ways to exercise, and many others.

Pouch Pals is also an opportunity for you to network with others who have had weight loss surgery. We encourage patients to visit with other patients and guest speakers. The informal discussions have helped many of our patients through their journey of weight loss surgery.

Pouch Pals dates for 2007 are:

For more information contact Nanette Berger by e-mail at nberger@cmcvtx.org or call 361.574-1738.