Pre-op Class for Bariatric Surgery Patients
In-Person and Virtual Attendance
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Details
In-person or virtual class for surgical patients with a surgical date set
This class is intended for Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s pre-operative weight loss surgery patients. Support people are welcome. Patients will learn how to prepare for surgery, what to expect in the hospital, how to care for themselves after surgery, and when to call the surgeon if needed. If you wish to attend virtually using Zoom please see our private Facebook group for more information or email bariatric_support@nghs.com for the monthly link.
Attendance Information:
- This class is taught every month on the 2nd Tuesday every month at Lanier Park and offered virtually via Zoom.
- Support persons welcome to join.
- This is a free class and recommended by our surgeons prior to surgery.
- It recommended that patients attend this class when they are within 2-3 months of their surgery date