Next Support Group Meeting – 24 February 2015 – Durbanville
Next Meeting
When: February 24th, Durbanville
Venue: Medi-Clinic, Wellington Road, Durbanville
Phone: 021 975 2594
Time: 18:00
RSVP: info@bariatricsurgerysupport.co.za
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