The Bariatric Surgery Support Group Committee is made up of patients who have had surgery and who volunteer their time to share and support people seeking information and support about Weight-Loss Surgery. We deal with a host of pre and post operation issues aimed at facilitating your journey to a healthier lifestyle. We hold monthly meetings in which successes are shared and struggles are overcome.
March 21 Lecture room 1 – saturday First plenary session : Chair Dr E Swanepoel 08h00 – 08h15 Welcome address & Opening Andre Potgieter 08h15 – 08h45 The latest news – SOS Study Prof Hans Lonroth 08h45 – 09h15 South African database Prof Tessa van der Merwe…
Hello Everybody! Wow isn’t it amazing how quick time goes by? – Here we are Easter 2015 – I guess its very true that in life we need to make the most of all our gifts especially the gift of time… Bariatric Surgery Conference 2015 Talking about time – did we have a great time…
All Support Group Members and interested parties are welcome to attend – you only need to attend on Sunday 22 March 2015 if you are a Pre-surgery or a Post surgery patient. The session on Saturday 21 March 2015, is aimed at industry professionals ( surgeons, Doctors, Nurses and Care givers) When: Sunday 22 March…
Researchers have shown that compulsive binging on foods that are high in fat and sugar can trigger specific molecular changes that can lead to hypertension. While other studies have examined the effects of binge eating on the brain, this study is thought to be the first to look at its molecular effects on the expression…
The Bariatric Surgery Support Group Committee is made up of patients who have had surgery and who volunteer their time to share and support people seeking information and support about Weight-Loss Surgery. We deal with a host of pre and post operation issues aimed at facilitating your journey to a healthier lifestyle. We hold monthly…