We’re excited to invite you to our next Bariatric Surgery Support Group meeting on Monday 23rd June 2025 at The George Centre in Gregory Hills.
🗓 Date: Monday 23rd June 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
📍 Location: Education Hub, The George Centre, Gregory Hills
This month’s meeting will feature Dr Ali Zarrouk, specialist bariatric and upper GI surgeon, who will be hosting a live Q&A session.
Ask the Surgeon
Whether you’ve had gastric sleeve (sleeve gastrectomy), gastric bypass, or are just starting to explore surgery, this is your opportunity to ask questions directly.
Dr Zarrouk will be discussing topics such as:
-
Getting ready for surgery and what to expect afterward
-
Choosing between sleeve and bypass
-
Weight loss and recovery timelines
-
Lifestyle adjustments and long-term outcomes
-
Anything else you would like to ask
Bring your questions on the night, or email your topic in advance to:
📧
What to Expect
We’ll also have:
-
Tea, coffee, and a fresh fruit platter
-
Protein samples from BN Healthy
-
A lucky door prize
-
Conversations with others who are on the bariatric surgery journey
How to Join the Support Group
If you haven’t joined already, you can sign up here:
👉 Join the Southwest Bariatrics Support Group
Everyone is welcome — whether you’ve just had surgery, are years down the track, or still weighing up your options. Family and support people are encouraged to attend as well.