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October 18, 2007
Public seminar by bariatric surgeon Dr. Wayne English Thursday, Nov. 1 and Tuesday Nov. 6
An educational seminar on extreme obesity and surgical options available for weight reduction will be offered Thursday, November 1, at 3 p.m. at the Comfort Inn in Manistique and Tuesday, November 6, at 3 p.m. at Portage Health Conference Room 5 in Hancock.
Dr. Wayne English
Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Wayne English of the Marquette General Hospital Medical Staff will describe the types of weight loss surgeries, focusing on Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. He will also explain who meets the requirements for surgery, the guidelines patients must follow before and after surgery, and the lifestyle changes that are necessary following the surgery.
The presentation will also discuss the importance of post-bariatric surgery support groups that are available at Marquette General Hospital and throughout the Upper Peninsula via the telehealth videoconference network.
Members of the multidisciplinary team that work with each person before and after surgery will also be present to answer questions. Their involvement with each patient enhances the likelihood of long-term success for post-bariatric patients.
Registration is encouraged. To register call Marquette General Surgical Weight Loss at
1 888 655-7979 or visit www.mgh.org/weight/seminars.
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