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Live Healthier. Live Longer.

You’ve tried every diet, every exercise program and every combination in between. Nothing works. Now you know: Obesity, which affects close to 100 million Americans, is not always a question of diet and exercise. It’s a complex formula that can include an abnormality in your appetite-regulating hormones or the part of the brain that processes bodily and environmental signals related to eating. Sometimes, weight loss surgery and a follow-up program are your best hope for maintaining a healthy body weight and an active lifestyle.

Sign Up for a Free Info Session

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 Questions?

Ask about the benefits (and risks) of weight loss surgery, the commitment needed to reshape your life and anything else that might help you make this important life decision.

 

woman-doing-research-on-the-computer-937276004.jpgWhy Weight Loss Surgery?

Your Health: Control, or cure, of obesity-related diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, infertility, breathing problems and sleep apnea.

Your Quality of Life: More adventurous physical activity like hiking, skiing or sailing. Playing sports with your kids instead of just watching them play. A new wardrobe. A more active social life. Make your own list . . . it’s your new life.

Is It Right For You?

You might be a candidate for weight loss surgery if you:

• Have a Body Mass Index 40 or greater
• Are more than 40-60 pounds overweight
• Are worried about a family history of obesity
• Are not able to walk or easily perform everyday activities as a result of your weight
• Have a Body Mass Index 35 or greater with a major health issue such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or sleep apnea

Take Control of Your Health

Take the next step in your weight loss journey and sign up for our free educational class near you!

Select a hospital location below to session information and find an available class then call 1.833.238.0683 to register.

Backus Hospital Virtual, CT

Session Information & Available Classes

In this FREE webinar, join Dr. Jon Pirrello and Dr. Mia Shapiro to learn about the process to get surgical weight loss, risks and lifestyle changes necessary to succeed. A LIVE Q&A with the experts will follow the presentation.

Patients are required to attend the info session associated with the hospital/surgeon of their choice to learn about bariatric surgery. This info session is for patients interested in Backus Hospital and surgeons Jon Pirrello, MD and Mia Shapiro, MD. Our program, and all appointments, take place in our Norwich area offices. After attending our info session, an initial consultation appointment with our bariatric surgeon will be scheduled by our office staff.

Call 1.833.238.0683 to Register

Available Classes

  • Friday, August 18, 2023 | 4:00:00 PM | 5:30:00 PM | Online Class | Backus Hospital Virtual | CT
  • Wednesday, September 6, 2023 | 4:00:00 PM | 5:30:00 PM | Online Class | Backus Hospital Virtual | CT
  • Friday, September 22, 2023 | 4:00:00 PM | 5:30:00 PM | Online Class | Backus Hospital Virtual | CT
  • Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | 4:00:00 PM | 5:30:00 PM | Online Class | Backus Hospital Virtual | CT
  • Friday, October 20, 2023 | 4:00:00 PM | 5:30:00 PM | Online Class | Backus Hospital Virtual | CT
  • Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | 4:00:00 PM | 5:30:00 PM | Online Class | Backus Hospital Virtual | CT
  • Friday, November 17, 2023 | 4:00:00 PM | 5:30:00 PM | Online Class | Backus Hospital Virtual | CT
  • Wednesday, December 6, 2023 | 4:00:00 PM | 5:30:00 PM | Online Class | Backus Hospital Virtual | CT
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Hartford Hospital Virtual, CT

Session Information & Available Classes

In this FREE webinar, join Dr. Darren Tishler, Dr. Pavlos Papasavas and Dr. Edward Hannoush to learn about the process to get surgical weight loss, risks and complications and lifestyle changes necessary to succeed. A LIVE Q&A with the experts will follow the presentation.

Patients are required to attend our education webinar associated with the hospital/surgeon of their choice to learn about bariatric surgery. This education webinar is for patients interested in Hartford Hospital and surgeons Pavlos Papasavas, MD, FACS, FASMBS, Darren Tishler, MD, FACS, FASMBS and Edward Hannoush, MD, FACS, FASMBS. Our program (and all appointments) is/are located at offices in the Hartford and Farmington areas. After attending our education webinar, an initial consultation appointment with our bariatric surgeon will be scheduled by our office staff.

Call 1.833.238.0683 to Register

Available Classes

  • Wednesday, September 6, 2023 | 4:30:00 PM | 6:00:00 PM | Online Class | Hartford Hospital Virtual | CT
  • Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | 3:30:00 PM | 5:00:00 PM | Online Class | Hartford Hospital Virtual | CT
  • Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | 3:30:00 PM | 5:00:00 PM | Online Class | Hartford Hospital Virtual | CT
  • Tuesday, October 17, 2023 | 4:30:00 PM | 6:00:00 PM | Online Class | Hartford Hospital Virtual | CT
  • Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | 4:30:00 PM | 6:00:00 PM | Online Class | Hartford Hospital Virtual | CT
  • Tuesday, November 21, 2023 | 3:30:00 PM | 5:00:00 PM | Online Class | Hartford Hospital Virtual | CT
  • Wednesday, December 6, 2023 | 3:30:00 PM | 5:00:00 PM | Online Class | Hartford Hospital Virtual | CT
  • Tuesday, December 19, 2023 | 4:30:00 PM | 6:00:00 PM | Online Class | Hartford Hospital Virtual | CT
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MidState Medical Center Virtual, CT

Session Information & Available Classes

In this FREE webinar, join Dr. Aziz Benbrahim and Dr. Kenneth Schwartz to learn which procedure is right for you, how to begin the process, risks of surgery and how lifestyle changes lead to success. A LIVE Q&A with the experts will follow the presentation. Patients are required to attend an education session associated with the hospital program of their choice. It does not matter which surgeon from that hospital presents at the education session they attend. Once the patient has attended the education session, they see a bariatric surgeon for an initial consult. This appointment is scheduled by the office staff.

The link and webinar details will be sent via email a couple days prior to the class.

Call 1.833.238.0683 to Register

Available Classes

  • Friday, August 18, 2023 | 12:00:00 PM | 1:30:00 PM | Online Class | MidState Medical Ctr Virtual | CT
  • Thursday, August 24, 2023 | 4:00:00 PM | 5:30:00 PM | Online Class | MidState Medical Ctr Virtual | CT
  • Thursday, September 7, 2023 | 4:00:00 PM | 5:30:00 PM | Online Class | MidState Medical Ctr Virtual | CT
  • Friday, September 15, 2023 | 12:00:00 PM | 1:30:00 PM | Online Class | MidState Medical Ctr Virtual | CT
  • Monday, September 25, 2023 | 4:00:00 PM | 5:30:00 PM | Online Class | MidState Medical Ctr Virtual | CT
  • Monday, October 9, 2023 | 4:00:00 PM | 5:30:00 PM | Online Class | MidState Medical Ctr Virtual | CT
  • Friday, October 20, 2023 | 12:00:00 PM | 1:30:00 PM | Online Class | MidState Medical Ctr Virtual | CT
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St. Vincent's Medical Center Virtual, CT

Session Information & Available Classes

In this FREE webinar, Bariatric Surgeons Dr. Nicholas Dugan and/or Dr. Danielle Friedman will provide education about weight loss surgery options, who qualifies, and what is required before and after surgery.

Our program and all appointments are located at offices in the lower Fairfield County of Connecticut.

If you have any questions please contact the Bariatric Patient Navigator Team at 203.926.8835

Call 1.833.238.0683 to Register

Available Classes

  • Wednesday, August 23, 2023  | 5:00:00 PM  | 6:00:00 PM  | Online Class  | St. Vincent's MC Virtual  | CT
  • Wednesday, September 6, 2023  | 6:00:00 PM  | 7:00:00 PM  | Online Class  | St. Vincent's MC Virtual  | CT
  • Wednesday, September 13, 2023  | 5:00:00 PM  | 6:00:00 PM  | Online Class  | St. Vincent's MC Virtual  | CT
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