Information Sessions and Support Group
Information Session
Are you curious about bariatric surgery and how it could affect your life? Are you looking for answers and support after a bariatric surgery?
Billings Clinic Metabolism Center offers information sessions for those considering bariatric or metabolism surgery, as well as support groups for those going through the process.
View our online information video to learn about our program and help decide if surgery is right for you.
Metabolic Surgery Information (total run time: 46:34)
Support Group
We have an online support group forum that includes a monthly interactive meeting. When patients begin our program, they are provided with access information to our support group.
Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating Program
The Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating Program for Bariatric Surgery is designed to prevent, identify, and resolve the maladaptive eating habits and emotional eating issues that commonly lead to problems after bariatric surgery, including:
- Eating too quickly, taking large bites, or not chewing thoroughly
- Eating mindlessly while distracted, leading to overconsumption
- Not savoring food and having difficulty feeling satisfied with small volumes of food
- Eating too much, leading to discomfort, vomiting and/or distention of the pouch
- Brazing and/or eating "slider" foods and calorie dense soft foods and liquids
- Emotional eating
- Not consuming enough protein or nutrient-rich foods
- Feeling guilty, deprived, or left-out in social situations
- Struggling to establish consistent, joyful physical activity
- Difficulty adjusting to life after bariatric surgery
This 8-week program is offered virtually three times per year.
To be notified about upcoming class series, contact Mary Pike at 406-435-2878 or email mpike@billingsclinic.org
Free information session: Tuesday, September 3, 2024, 4:30 pm via Microsoft Teams
- Classes will start September 17th and be held every Tuesday from 4 to 5:30pm lasting 8 weeks. Classes will be held virtually.
- Class cost:
- New Attendees: $175
- Billings Clinic Employee: $75
- Return Attendees: $25
Free information session: Tuesday, September 3, 2024, 4:30 pm via Microsoft Teams
- Classes will start September 18th and be held every Wednesday from 4 to 5:30pm lasting 8 weeks. Classes will be held virtually.
- Class cost:
- New Attendees: $175
- Billings Clinic Employee: $75
- Return Attendees: $25
For more information or to register contact Mary Pike at 406-435-2878 or email mpike@billingsclinic.org
Other Online Support Groups
- Billings Clinic Diabetes Support Group - An online support group to provide a safe and supportive online community for individuals living with diabetes, and their support systems, to collaborate, commiserate, and thrive.
- Billings Clinic Mindful Eating VIPs - An online support group to provide ongoing education, accountability, and support to individuals who are currently enrolled in or have completed the Am I Hungry mindful eating class at Billings Clinic.
