New Regional Support Groups

Northwest OKC Satellite Group
Meeting place: Lake Overholser Church of the Nazarene
Date: 2nd Thursday of the month 6:00-7:00 pm
Contact: Barbara Beardin ~ 405-433-2909

Ada Satellite Group
Meeting place: Central Church of Christ @ 820 Stadium Drive
Date: 2nd Monday of each month 5:30-6:30 pm
Contact: Sandi ~ 580-421-4543

Enid Support Group
Meeting Place: North
Garland Church of Christ
Date: 2nd Tuesday of the month @7:00pm
Contact: Carolyn Reith ~ 580-234-5683

Ft. Smith, Arkansas Support Group
Meeting Place: Ft. Smith Public Library @ 3201 Rogers Ave
Date: 3rd Thursday of each month 7:00-8:00 pm
Contact: Claudia ~ 479-434-2287

Wichita, Kansas Support Group
Meeting Place: First Evangelical Free Church @ 1825 N Woodlawn St.
Date: 2nd Monday of each month 6:00-7:00 pm
Contact: Renee ~ 316-519-0962

Madill Support Group
Meeting Place: Integris-Marshall Memorial Hospital @ 1 Hospital Dr.
Date: 4th Tuesday of each month 5:30-6:30 pm
Contact: Joy Howell ~ 580-795-2405

McAlester Support Group
Meeting Place: McAlester Regional Hospital Wellness Center
1400 E. Van Buren Blvd.~Joe Slippo Room
Date: 2nd Tuesday of each month 5:30-6:30 pm
Contact: Sherri Nixon ~ 918-424-0077

Woodward Support Group
Meeting Place: Bici Cafe
Date: 1st Wednesday of each month 6:00-7:00 pm
Contact: Anita Peck ~ 580-9954732

Saturday Norman Group (Living Our Dream)
Meeting place: Norman Regional Hospital (Education Center)
Date: 3rd Saturday of each month @ 11:00 am
Contact: Oklahoma WEIGHT LOSS OPtions ~ 405-360-7100

OWLO Support Group
Norman Regional Hospital - Education Center
Enter through the south entrance
Dates: 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month
Times: 6:00-6:45 (ABG) 7:00-7:45 (RNY)
Contact: OKlahoma WEIGHT LOSS OPtions ~ 405-360-7100

PDF file with all Support Groups

About Support Groups

Support groups are the key to long term success after surgery. After a major surgery, it is good to know that you always have someone who has been there and knows what you are going through. People who are contemplating surgery or nearing their surgery date are always welcome and encouraged to attend to learn from post op patients, hear problems and solutions, and ask questions. Post op patients should seek support groups because help, praise, encouragement, education is essential to “stay on track” with the new lifestyle after surgery. Topics covered in support groups include nutrition, behavioral changes, mental adjustment, and exercise.

Pre op Support Group: Every patient needs to attend at least one support group before surgery to ask questions, observe, and listen to the experiences of the people who have had bariatric surgery. Dr. Keith and discusses the support group experience with the patient during the pre op discussion.

Post Op Support Groups are located at Norman Regional Hospital in the Education Center. Meetings are the first and third Thursdays of the month

AGB -- 6:00-6:45 pm
RNY -- 7:00-7:45 pm

Online support groups and bariatric discussion forums are helpful for daily support:
OWLO Forum
Oklahoma Bandsters
Living Your Dream