Our support group met again on Monday 28th October 2024 at The George Centre in Gregory Hills. It was another informative and engaging evening, with a strong turnout and lots of shared conversation.
We were pleased to welcome Dr Rachel Kirby, Bariatric Surgeon, as our guest speaker. Dr Kirby delivered a clear and insightful presentation titled "Weight Loss Medications – The Results So Far". The topic was timely and relevant for many attendees who are either preparing for or have already undergone gastric sleeve or gastric bypass surgery.
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Our Bariatric Surgery Support Group met again on Monday 2nd September in the Education Hub at The George Centre, Gregory Hills. It was another successful night with around 40 people in attendance, including returning members and several new faces.
Warm Conversations and Healthy Samples
The group enjoyed a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere with tea, coffee, and fruit skewers. There were also protein water samples and meal replacement bar samples generously provided by BN Healthy. As always, we held our lucky door prize, which added a bit of fun to the evening.
Read more: September 2024 Bariatric Support Group Recap: Meal Planning and Shared Experiences
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Our second Bariatric Surgery Support Group meeting was held on Monday 5th August 2024 in the Education Hub at The George Centre, Gregory Hills. It was another fantastic evening with 35 people in attendance, and once again, the room was filled with kindness, encouragement, and connection.
A Story That Inspired Us All
Read more: August 2024 Bariatric Support Group Meeting: Shared Stories and Support
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Our very first Bariatric Surgery Support Group meeting was held on Monday 8th July in the Education Hub at The George Centre, Gregory Hills. It was a wonderful success.
A Welcoming Start
Around 40 people attended, creating a warm and supportive environment where everyone could connect, share stories, and realise they are not alone. Many participants made new friends, and it was clear that a sense of community is something many have been looking for on their weight loss surgery journey, including those who have had a  sleeve gastrectomy, or gastric bypass.
Read more: July 2024 Bariatric Surgery Support Group Launches at The George Centre