Weight Loss Support Group

North Mississippi Medical Center's Weight Loss Support Group meets ONLINE at 6 p.m. on designated dates. The group provides education and emotional support for patients who are considering or have had bariatric surgery.

Support group meetings are free, and participants may call (662) 377-SLIM (377-7546) or 1-866-908-9465 for more information.

Watch "live" online by clicking the link on each month's topic. Unfortunately, once the meeting has ended, it is no longer available to watch. However, we invite you to watch our Weight Loss Support Group recordings.

Participation in one Weight Loss Support Group meeting is required prior to scheduling your surgery date.

2024 Meetings

January 4
Let’s Get it Poppin' for the New Year!
Food, Emotions & the Mindset of Maintaining Weight Loss Long-term
Wellness Center Staff/Dr. John Young

February 1
Hormones, Metabolism and Weight
Elyse Cherkes

March 7
Personal Testimonies and Living Ads
Vivian Rogers, DNP, NP-C

April 4
Post Bariatric Surgery Body Reconstruction
Dr. Jared Davis

May 2
Mindful Eating and Arranging Your Home and Work Environments for Success
Ginger Mark/Vivian Rogers

June 6
Ask the Surgeon, Part 1
Dr. Will Cauthen

July 11
Diabetes and Weight Loss Surgery
Dr. Vernon Rayford

August 1
Obesity and Women’s Health
Dr. Bennett McGehee

September 5
The Importance of Having a Primary Care Provider when Considering Weight Loss Surgery
Dr. Bonnie Basler

October 3
Ask the Surgeon, Part 2
Dr. Terry Pinson

November 7
Normalizing the Process of the Psychological Evaluation
Dr. John Young

December 5*
Dining Out, Spicing Things Up and Setting Realistic Goals
*In-person program at NMMC Wellness Center
Elyse Cherkes/Bariatric Clinic Staff