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Area Bariatric Support Groups
The support groups offer a chance for new patients to ask questions of people who have already had weight loss surgery. Those who have already had surgery are there to share their experiences. Feel free to bring family and friends for support.
Utica Support Group
When: Third Thursday of every month, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00pm
Where: Sogg's Conference Room at the St. Luke's Home (Behind St. Luke's Hospital), 1650 Champlin Ave, Utica, NY
Contact: Melissa Loiacano - (315) 368-3074; email: uticacutie@adelphia.net
Educational speakers are scheduled throughout the year.
Lowville Support Group
When: Second Thursday of every month, 6:30 p.m.- 8:00pm
Where: Cooperative Extension, 5274 Outer Stowe Street, Lowville, NY
Contact: John Foster - (315) 376-3879 or (315) 804-2003; email: jfoster29@twcny.rr.com or hskp@lcgh.net
Syracuse Support Group
When: Third Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.
Where: North Medical Group, 5100 West Taft Road, Suite 2Y, Liverpool, NY
Contact: Susan Paris - (315) 452-2828
Ogdensburg Support Group
When: First Thursday of every month, 7 p.m.
Where: Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, in the auditorium building- follow the signs up the stairs through 2 glass doors then to the room on the right.
Contact: Donna Hynes (315) 344-7113 or JoAnn Gibson (315) 393-2851
Watertown Support Group
When: Third Wednesday of every month, 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Where: Turner Room at Samaritan Keep, 133 Pratt St., Watertown, NY 13601
Contact: Donna Russell - (315) 658-2333
Camden Support Group
When: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 7:00 PM
Where: Oneida Savings Bank Community Room, Harden Blvd. Camden NY
Contact: Deb Harlander (315) 245-4386, Tammy Hewitt (315)264-5698, Don Barbe (315)533-6771 or (315)335-1382
Email: CamdenWLSGroup@yahoo.com
Canadian Support Groups
Ottawa Area
When: Last Sunday of every month, 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Where: Tanglewood Community Center, 30 Woodfield Dr. (just off Merivale Road by Costco), Nepean, Ontario
Contact: Cindy Martin - (613) 762-5404; email: cindyloubear@hotmail.com
Online Ottawa Weight Loss Support Group: www.owsg.ca
Belleville Area
When: Last Sunday of every month, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Where: Home of Stephanie LeCamp, 4 Alexander St. Apt #2, Belleville, Ontario
Contact: Stephanie LeCamp - (613) 242-5392; email: bellevillewls@yahoo.ca
Group Website: bellevillewls.webs.com
**Please call or email Support Group Leader if planning to attend
Cornwall Area
When: 1st Monday of every month, 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Where: Chateau Cornwall, 41 Amelia St., Cornwall, Ontario
Contacts: Dianne Lascelle - (613) 534-2219 email: dianne11@cogeco.ca, Madeline Lebrun - (613) 935-8156
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