Our Bariatric Surgery Support Group met again on Monday 26 May 2025 at the Education Hub at The George Centre in Gregory Hills. It was another valuable and engaging evening for our bariatric community.

Guest Speaker: Personal Trainer Julia from Aquafit

We were joined by Julia, a qualified personal trainer who works at Aquafit in Campbelltown. She spoke about the importance of exercise after bariatric surgery, including how to get started and how to adapt physical activity for those with injuries or physical limitations.

Our Bariatric Surgery Support Group met again on Monday 28th April 2025 at the Education Hub at The George Centre in Gregory Hills. It was another great session with meaningful discussion and practical tools for long-term success after gastric sleeve or gastric bypass surgery.

We welcomed back Dietitian Angela Askew, who led an engaging and insightful session on “Understanding Eating Behaviours and Self-Monitoring”. This is an important topic for anyone on the weight loss journey, especially as time goes on and it becomes easier to lose focus on structured habits and mindful eating.

Our support group meeting on Monday 3rd March 2025 was another fantastic evening, filled with great conversation, expert insights, and plenty of friendly faces.

We were lucky to have Dr Michael Kernohan, Specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, as our guest speaker. Dr Kernohan was joined by members of his team and brought a wonderful mix of warmth, humour, and practical advice to the night.

Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss Surgery: Highlights from Dr Kernohan’s Talk

We are excited to announce the dates for our monthly Bariatric Support Group meetings for 2025. These meetings are a fantastic opportunity to connect with others who are on their weight loss journey, gain valuable insights, and access ongoing support in a friendly, welcoming environment.

About the Support Group

Our final Bariatric Surgery Support Group meeting for 2024 was held on Monday 25th November at The George Centre in Gregory Hills, and it was a great way to wrap up a fantastic year together.

With Christmas just around the corner, we were joined by Bariatric Dietitian Angela Askew, who shared helpful advice on how to enjoy the holiday season while staying on track after gastric sleeve or gastric bypass surgery.

The theme of the night was “Braving Christmas after Bariatric Surgery”, and the discussion was both practical and encouraging.

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.

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.

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.

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