Support Group Calendar
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. Pre and Post-op patients are ALL welcome!
Please note: topics, location and guest speakers are subject to change
All sessions are held from 6:30pm - 7:30pm
| Date | Tentative Topic | Location |
| January 17 | Stay in Shape During the Winter Exercises for the office and home (Liz Dumont) |
Civiletti Conference Center |
| February 28 | Bariatric cooking for two, Put some “spice” back in
your food (Michael Salamon) |
Civiletti Conference Center |
| March 28 | Psychologist Visit Talk to a psychologist about the mental and physical effects of bariatric surgery |
Civiletti Conference Center |
| April 18 | 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! |
Civiletti Conference Center |
| May 30 | Meet the Nutritionist from Giant Learn how to interpret nutrition advertisements (sugar free vs. no sugar added, reading food labels, using spices) |
Civiletti Conference Center |
| June 27 | Combatting Weight Regains after Surgery Tips and strategies for losing weight or maintaining weight losses after surgery |
Civiletti Conference Center |
| July 25 | Q&A Panel Free discussion to ask any and all questions |
Civiletti Conference Center |
| August 29 | Mindful Eating and Dealing with Head Hunger Strategies to slow down and feel fuller faster |
Civiletti Conference Center |
| September 26 | Taste Testing Bariatric Friendly Products Protein shakes, sugar free drinks, protein bars, taste test shake recipe |
Civiletti Conference Center |
| October 24 | Recipe Exchange and Potluck Bring a bariatric-friendly dish and copies of the recipe |
Civiletti Conference Center |
| November 21 | Mindful Eating During the Holidays: Moving past holiday temptations, mocktail recipes, recipes, how to get through parties |
Civiletti Conference Center |
| December | Support Group off for Holidays |
PLEASE CONTACT US WITH QUESTIONS:
Jana Wolff, Director of Nutrition — jwolff@gbmc.orgGBMC 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
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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.
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