You're not in this alone. Our team is here with free peer support groups and education programs to help you on your weight loss journey.

Our physicians require taking a class before surgery to help prepare for the lifestyle changes you will need to make. You'll walk away with a detailed nutrition notebook that covers lifestyle, supplements, diet progression and post-op exercise recommendations. During the class, we will answer your questions and concerns so you can go into your procedure feeling confident and ready for success.

Pre-operative classes last about 1 1/2 hours and are held at 3 p.m. on Mondays and 8:30 am on Fridays via Webex. Please call our dietitians to sign up at 314-966-9640.

The MyNewSelf program's Celebrate Success post-operative nutrition, lifestyle and peer support groups are a valuable resource for our surgical weight loss patients. In these sessions, we cover a variety of topics such as nutrition, exercise, controlling cravings, relationships and more, to help patients reach and maintain their weight loss goals.

• "Rookie" sessions are tailored to patients who are less than 6 months out of surgery and are offered on the fourth Tuesday of the month.
• "Pro" sessions are tailored to patients who are more than 6 months post-op are offered on the second Tuesday of the month.

All events are held online via webex. For specific topics and schedules, visit the events section of the MyNewSelf FaceBook page.

To register and for login instructions, please contact us at 314-966-9640.