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2014 Washington Street
Newton, MA 02462
617-243-6000
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9 Hope Ave
Waltham, MA 02453
617-243-5590
Monday through Friday: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
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307 W Central St
Natick, MA 01760
617-243-5345
159 Wells Ave
Newton Centre, MA 02459
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Walpole, MA 02081maps
978 Worcester Road (rte 9)
Wellesley, Massachusetts 02482
781-235-5200
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25 Washington Street
Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481
617-219-1520
Monday through Saturday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
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Choosing to have bariatric surgery is a big decision, but with the Center for Weight Loss Surgery at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, you are not alone. Attend one of our support groups for individuals who are considering surgery, pre- or post-surgery. Learn more about the support groups and find the schedule below.
Free new patient seminar
New Patient Instructional Meetings:
Community Support Group Meetings:
Fundamental Support Group Meetings:
Living with Weight Loss Surgery
Handicapped Parking for meetings held in Shipley Auditorium: Handicapped parking is available at the West Entrance of the Main Hospital.
Pre-operative Patients: Prior to scheduling surgery, we require our patients to attend three support group meetings:
This is the minimum number of meetings you need to attend. We encourage you to come to more meetings which will provide you with the most information and education available in preparation for your surgery.
Attendance is taken to track compliance. It is your responsibility to make sure your attendance is noted by one of the Newton-Wellesley Hospital's Center for Weight Loss Surgery staff members. Always sign the attendance sheet as well.
*Weather Policy: If local schools are closed due to inclement weather the meetings are also cancelled*
In- person support group meetings are cancelled (virtual meetings only until further notice)
In order to protect the health and safety of our patients and staff due to the COVID-19 virus we will be cancelling all in person support group meetings for the Center for Weight Loss Surgery indefinitely. Please contact the office at 617-243-3724 with any questions. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. If you are a new patient you may access our virtual meetings by calling the office to have a link sent to you.
Fundamental Meeting, 2nd Thursday of the month.
Living with Weight Loss, 3rd Monday of the month
Community Support Group, 3rd Tuesday of the month
Fundamental Meeting, 4th Monday of the month
Jan 14th- Fundamental
Jan 18th- Living with Weight Loss
Jan 19th-Community
Jan 25th- Fundamental
Feb 11th- Fundamental
Feb 15th, no meeting because of holiday
Feb 16th-Community
Feb 22nd-Fundamental
Mar11th-Fundamental
Mar 15th-Living with Weight Loss
Mar 16th-Community
Mar 22nd-Fundamental
Apr 8th-Fundamental
Apr 19th-Living with Weight Loss
Apr 20th-Community
Apr 26th-Fundamental
May 13th-Fundamental
May 17th-Living with Weight Loss
May 18th-Community
May 24th-Fundamental
Jun 10th- Fundamental
Jun 21st-Living with Weight Loss
Jun 22nd-Community
Jun 28th-Fundamental
Jul 8th-Fundamental
Jul 19th-Living with Weight Loss
Jul 20th-Community
Jul 26th-Fundamental
Aug 12th-Fundamental
Aug 16th-Living with Weight Loss
Aug 17th-Community
Aug 23rd-Fundamental
Sep 9th-Fundamental
Sep 20th-Living with Weight Loss
Sep 21st-Community
Sep 27th-Fundamental
Oct 14th-Fundamental
Oct 18th-Living with Weight Loss
Oct 19th-Community
Oct 25th-Fundamental
Nov 11th- No meeting d/t holiday
Nov 15th-Living with Weight Loss
Nov 16th-Community
Nov 22nd-Fundamental
Dec 9th-Fundamental
Dec20th-Living with Weight Loss
Dec 21st-Community
Dec 27th-Fundamental
Meeting times are from 6-7pm.
Directions to Shipley Auditorium Turn off of Route 16 at the West Entrance to the Main Hospital. Drive up the driveway with the parking lot on your left. Take the West Elevators or South Elevators off of the Main Lobby of the hospital to the second floor and follow the signs to the Cafeteria. Shipley Auditorium is located on the left directly past the cafeteria.
Parking All support group attendees may park in the visitor lot located at the front of the hospital or the garage at the entrance by the traffic light.
Handicapped Parking for Meetings Held in Shipley Auditorium Handicapped parking is available at the West Entrance of the Main Hospital.
Please do not park in the Emergency Department garage.