Support Groups

St. Vincent's East WLS (Weight Loss Surgery) Support Group

St. Vincent's East WLS Support group is a Birmingham, Alabama based support group for those considering Weight Loss Surgery and those who have already had Weight Loss Surgery.

We are a non-surgeon specific support group, however many of our members are patients of Dr. Les Miles & Dr. Lee Schmitt.

2012 BANDERS4LIFE Gastric-Band Support Group Meeting Schedule

Day	Date	Time
Saturday	January 21	10:30 AM
Saturday	February 18	10:30 AM
Saturday	March 17	10:30 AM
Saturday	April 21	10:30 AM
Saturday	May 19	10:30 AM
Saturday	June 16	10:30 AM
Saturday	July 21	10:30 AM
Saturday	August 18	10:30 AM
Saturday	September 15	10:30 AM
Saturday	October 20	10:30 AM
Saturday	November 17	10:30 AM
Saturday	December 15	10:30 AM

Website: www.BANDERS4LIFE.COM

Guest speakers at meetings.
Learn more about weight loss surgery at:www.stvhscom/bariatrics

Location:
Classroom 1-4
Second Floor
St Vincent’s East
A Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
50 Medical Park East Drive
Birmingham, Alabama 35235

Click here for location map and driving directions.

For more information call 205-838-3047.

Veronica Patterson RN – Host
Bariatric Program Coordinator
Surgical Weight Loss Program
205-838-6299
Email : veronica.patterson@stvhs.com

Nutritional Assistance
Dietitian –Ashley Crockett
205-838-3545
Email : Ashley.Crockett@stvhs.com

Gastric Banding Support Group

Our Gastric Banding Support group is designed for both Gastric Banding patients and for potential Gastric Banding patients.

2011 Saints For Wellness Gastric Bypass/Gastric Sleeve Support Group Meeting Schedule

Day	Date	Time
Saturday	January 15	1:00 p.m.
Saturday	February 19	1:00 p.m.
Saturday	March 19	1:00 p.m.
Saturday	April 16	1:00 p.m.
Saturday	May 21	1:00 p.m.
Saturday	June 18	1:00 p.m.
Saturday	July 16	1:00 p.m.
Saturday	August 20	1:00 p.m.
Saturday	September 17	1:00 p.m.
Saturday	October 15	1:00 p.m.
Saturday	November 19	1:00 p.m.

Guest speakers at meetings.
Learn more about weight loss surgery at: www.stvhscom/bariatrics

Location:
Classroom 1-4
Second Floor
St Vincent’s East
A Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
50 Medical Park East Drive
Birmingham, Alabama 35235

Click here for location map and driving directions.

For more information call 205-838-3047.

Veronica Patterson RN – Host
Bariatric Program Coordinator
Surgical Weight Loss Program
205-838-6299
Email : veronica.patterson@stvhs.com

Nutritional Assistance
Dietitian –Ashley Crockett
205-838-3545
Email : Ashley.Crockett@stvhs.com

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