News and Information
SEMINAR AND INFORMATION NIGHTS
Monday 1st September - 6.30pm - 8pm
Brisbane Private Hospital259 Wickham Terrace
Brisbane
Please call the surgery on (07) 3834 7080 for more information or return the form below and we will get in touch with you.
Announcing our Free Information Seminar (as advertised)
“Bariatric” or weight loss surgery can significantly improve medical conditions associated with being overweight such as High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Sleep Apnoea and Osteoarthritis.
If you feel weight loss surgery may be an option for you Dr Philip Lockie, a specialist in key hole surgery for weight loss holds regular FREE seminars.
If you would like to book a place on the next available weightloss seminar please call 3834 7080
Places are limited so booking is essential.
Thank you for your time.
Dr Phil's Bariatric Support Group
Our Support Group
Our support group is open to anyone who has had weight loss surgery (though the practice )or currently involved in a program of care in the practice
| Date | Time | Agenda |
|---|---|---|
1/12/08 |
5:30 pm | Christmas preparation- Psychologist |
| 2/02/09 | 5:30 pm | Fresh ideas for the New Year- Dietician |
| 2/03/09 | 5:30 pm | Staying on Track- Exercise Physiologist |
| 6/04/09 | 5:30 pm | Winter warm up- Psychologist |
We know that patients participating in weight loss surgery benefit from support received from many sources – including family, friends and the entire supportive team at Dr Phil Lockie's practice. However, equally important is the support that patients acquire from others, like themselves, who have actually experienced weight loss surgery.
Studies have shown that bariatric patients who regularly attend support group meetings and follow up with their surgeon have the greatest long-term success.
"…An integral program must be in place to provide guidance on diet, physical activity and behavioral therapy, as well as to provide social support before and after surgery NIDDK; 1998 The Practice Guide to the Identification, Evaluation & Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults.
Therefore, at (BIOS), we sponsor an active support group program, with a psychologist, facilitating sessions for patients scheduled to receive surgery and those who have already had surgery.
The feedback regarding our support group has been overwhelming positive. By participating in the group, patients may achieve success faster than if they had tried to do it alone. In fact, many patients may develop lifelong relationships that extend past our regular support group meetings – with individuals staying in touch by phone, e-mail and casual get-togethers.
Because the support group significantly impacts program participants’ success, we request that all of our patients regularly attend support group meetings prior to surgery. Further, we strongly recommend that patients continue participating in the group after surgery.
Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month and may provide:
Patient Benefits from Support Groups
- Education
- Assistance
- Reinforcement
- Fellowship through a common bond
- Source of up-to-date information about surgery and latest developments
- Expertise in nutrition, exercise, and post-op needs
- It encourages patients to share their experiences
- Increases bariatric surgery success
- Weight loss recognition awards
Some of our support group activities will be patient driven – for example presentations by experienced, successful patients who have lived through the challenges associated with weight loss surgery. These patients are willing to support, counsel, and encourage others, so that they may reach their goals.
Bariatric Support Group Meeting Schedule
BIOS Support Group meetings are is held on the first Monday of each month, beginning 17.30 until 18.30.
Refreshments will be served.
All meetings are held at the Brisbane Private Hospital Board Room.
You are warmly invited to our meeting on 4th August 2008 at 17.30.
The topic is "Ways to sabotage your saboteurs"
Agenda for Monthly Program Meeting
- Welcome
- Introductions
- Educational topic
- Q/A and discussion
- Refreshments
- Adjournment
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