Support Group Calendar
Weight loss is not just about losing the pounds, it effects every aspect of our lives. Join the COMP team and special guests to help maintain your weight losses, while building a support network and learning about all things weight loss/maintenance.
Please note: topics, location and guest speakers are subject to change
All sessions are held from 6:00pm - 7:30pm
| Date | Tentative Topic | Location |
| May 24, 2018 | Weight Loss – A Family Affair Bring your kids, partner, etc. to learn more about how surgery affects the family and how you can stay involved! (MiChele Kurant) |
Civiletti Conference Center |
| June 28, 2018 | Meet the Nutritionist from Giant Learn how to interpret nutrition advertisements (sugar free vs. no sugar added, reading food labels, using spices) (MiChele Kurant) |
Civiletti Conference Center |
| July 26, 2018 | Mindful Eating and Dealing with Head Hunger Strategies to slow down and feel fuller faster (Jana Wolff) |
South Chapman, G&H |
| August 30, 2018 | Q&A Panel Free discussion to ask any and all questions (Jana Wolff) |
Civiletti Conference Center |
| September 26, 2018 | Taste Testing Bariatric Friendly Products Protein shakes, sugar free drinks, protein bars, taste test shake recipe (MiChele Kurant) |
Civiletti Conference Center |
| October 25, 2018 | Recipe Exchange and Potluck (MiChele Kurant) |
Civiletti Conference Center |
| November 28, 2018 | Mindful Eating During the Holidays: Moving past holiday temptations, mocktail recipes, recipes, how to get through parties (Jana Wolff) |
Civiletti Conference Center |
| December | Support Group off for Holidays |
PLEASE CONTACT US WITH QUESTIONS:
GBMC Comprehensive Obesity Management Program
6535 North Charles Street, PPN Suite #125
Towson, MD 21204
Office Phone: 443-849-3779
Fax: 443-849-3767
Facebook: GBMCWeightloss
Stories & Articles
In the News
What you can do now to stick to your nutrition resolutions through the end of the year
Jana Wolff, RD, LDN, director for nutrition at the GBMC Comprehensive Obesity Management Program (COMP), offers ways on maintaining a healthy diet during the new year.
02/12/2018Healthy Weight Week
Drastic measures are required for some of the people struggling with obesity. Dr. Elizabeth Dovec from GBMC joins Fox45 with the importance of an all-inclusive supervised obesity program.
01/26/2018Bariatric surgery has evolved over time
Obesity is a growing problem in the United States and Americans have increasingly turned to surgery to help them lose weight. Dr. Bello discusses on the topic.
05/17/2017Refuel your body after a workout
Jana Wolff, RD, LDN, director of nutrition for the Comprehensive Obesity Management Program (COMP) at GBMC, offers tips on how to refuel your body after a workout.
03/24/2017Safely Losing Weight
Dr. Elizabeth Dovec, medical director of GBMC’s Comprehensive Obesity Management Program (COMP), discusses the right ways to go about weight loss.
01/14/2017Group to celebrate weight loss at Baltimore Running Festival
Weight loss isn't easy, and for some people, surgery is a good fit. At Greater Baltimore Medical Center, the comprehensive obesity management program, or COMP, allows those who have undergone bariatric surgery to learn about a healthier lifestyle together.
10/13/2016Hidden Sugars: The Secret Behind Food Labels
Katie Perry, a registered dietician with GBMC, says many of her bariatric patients don’t know where to look on the label and is surprised at the amount of sugar in everyday items.
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