Free Educational Seminars at West Jefferson Medical Center
The Center for Surgical Weight Loss (CSWL) at West Jefferson Medical Center
conducts regularly scheduled seminars on the first Thursday of every month
at 6 PM. During these free seminars, we review the entire bariatric surgery
program. Prospective patients are encouraged to register for this seminar
as an initial step in their bariatric surgery journey. Spouses or other
family members interested in assisting and supporting the patient in the
process are also welcome.
Register today
Our weight loss surgery seminars are offered in our office located at 1111
Medical Center Blvd - Marrero, LA, Suite S-860.
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged as space is limited. Reserve your
place at an upcoming seminar by calling our office at
504.380.0847 or by clicking
here for the sign-up form.
Support group
Patients are also encouraged to participate in our free monthly support
groups. These meetings are conducted by West Jefferson’s dietitian,
and held on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 PM in the West Jeff
Fitness Center (Marrero location).
To register, please call
504.276.2081. For upcoming dates and event information,
click here.
Nutrition services
Registered dieticians trained in weight management are dedicated to assisting
you in learning about proper diet habits before and after your surgery.
In addition, our coordinators are very knowledgeable about specific nutritional
and dietary supplements that have been proven to speed up your weight
loss while maintaining properly balanced nutrition. Many of these products
are available through our office at discounted prices.