Weight Loss Support Group Summary - February 2023

Each month our Support Group Convenor, Dr Michele Van Vuuren, will provide a short report on the discussions and presentations from the support group.

Here is her February Support Group report:

The  February Support Group was  very well attended last Monday night (Feb 27th) with a mixture of new and current patients. 

It was a Patient Driven evening,which allows patients to both  give and receive support from peers and ask questions, in a facilitated environment. 

The takeaway message from the group was:

1. Just do it - if you are considering surgery.
2. Seek support from the clinic  eg dietician, psychologist if you are struggling or unsure.
3. Self Monitoring is an important strategy to maintain weight in the long term.

Thanks to everyone for their attendance and contributions on the night.

Dr Michéle Van Vuuren

The next Support Group takes place on March 27th 2023 with the guest speaker being Dr Matthew Peters, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon. The year's schedule for support activities can be found here.

All patients of Dr Lockie are eligible to attend Support Group. If you do not already get an invitation each month, please phone us on 3355 2011 to be put into our Support Group List.

If you are not already a patient, you can attend a Initial Consultation at the practice, which will make you eligible.