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Center for Surgical Weight Loss

Don’t let the thought of Bariatric surgery weigh you down.

Call the Center for Surgical Weight Loss at (256) 265-4373 for more information.

Center of Excellence
Blue Distinction Hospital
  • Nurse coordinator with special training to evaluate Bariatric candidates
  • Seamless referral process
  • Multiple surgical options
  • Pre- and post-operative nutrition support with a Registered Dietitian specially trained in Bariatrics
  • Dedicated recovery unit

Patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 35 and above may be candidates for surgical weight loss. Learn your BMI by using our BMI Calculator.

(256) 265-4373

There are several opportunities to learn more about surgical weight loss or receive post-op support to stay healthy and meet your nutritional goals.


Join us for any of these monthly meetings:

  • Tuesdays (dates listed below)
    Dowdle Center
    5 p.m.: Information session on surgical weight loss with Dr. Ravindra Mailapur
    Please R.S.V.P. (256) 265-1890.
      2012 Classes
    • Oct. 16
    • Nov. 6
    • Nov. 20
    • Dec. 4
    • Dec. 18
      2013 Classes
    • Jan. 8
    • Jan. 22
    • Feb. 5
    • Feb. 19
    • March 5
    • March 19
    • April 2
    • April 16

    • May 7
    • May 21
    • June 4
    • June 18
    • July 2
    • July 16
    • Aug. 6
    • Aug. 20

    • Sept. 3
    • Sept. 17
    • Oct. 1
    • Oct. 15
    • Nov. 5
    • Nov. 19
    • Dec. 3
    • Dec. 17

  • 3rd Wednesday
    Wellness Center at Medical Mall
    10 a.m.: Bariatric support group for gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy and gastric band patients

  • 1st Thursday
    Huntsville Hospital Dowdle Center, Room 119
    (corner of Gallatin St. and Governors Dr.)
    5:30 p.m.: Bariatric support group for gastric band patients
    6 p.m.: Bariatric support group for gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy patients
     
      *The Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012 support groups will meet on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012.
    **Due to the holiday on July 4, 2013, those meetings have been moved to Thursday, July 11, 2013.