Piedmont Macon North Weight Loss Surgery
Thank you for considering Piedmont Macon North Hospital for your weight-loss journey. Our skilled surgeons offer a variety of bariatric surgical procedures and our skilled staff members are knowledgeable in the post-surgical bariatric patient.
Virtual Support Group
Join our FREE support group for useful strategies and support from your peers and healthcare team.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Meet your peers who have had or will be having weight-loss surgery
- Be able to discuss the difficulties you are facing or questions you may have with those who share your experience
- Engage with a variety of guest speakers
- Share recipes
- Participate in group events
- Build the skills you need for a successful weight-loss journey
- Learn about new products and more!
The support group takes place from 5pm-6pm on the first Wednesday of the month.
Here are the 2025 dates: February 5th, March 5th, April 2nd, May 7th, June 4th, July 2nd, August 6th, September 3rd, October 1st, November 5th, and December 3rd.
You must complete the consent form to attend one of the sessions. For questions or more information, please call the Bariatric Surgery Coordinator at 478-757-6360.
Our Bariatric Team
- Emelina Perez, MS, RD, LD - Outpatient/Clinical Registered Dietitian & Support Group Facilitator
- Patricia Redington - Bariatric Surgery Coordinator & Support Group Supervisor
- V. John Bagnato, MD - Bariatric Medical Director, Bariatric & General Surgery