Is Bariatric Surgery Right for You?


When you’re overweight, it affects every part of your life – your mind, your body, your spirit. That’s why St. John Health offers a free seminar about all the health benefits of bariatric surgery (gastric by-pass and lap-band) for weight loss. 


Seminars are hosted by a board-certified St. John bariatric surgeon. Topics include:


  • Are you a candidate for bariatric surgery?     
  • How do the various types of bariatric surgery work?
  • Criteria and indications for surgery
  • Benefits and risks of surgery
  • Diet and lifestyle changes as a result of bariatric surgery
  • What to expect from a physician consultation
  • Question and answer session

See the schedule below for a seminar location and date that is convenient for you  Click a date for easy on-line registration. 

St. John Health is the largest provider of inpatient care in Southeast Michigan and one of the largest employers in metro Detroit. St. John Health provides comprehensive prevention, primary care and advanced treatment programs with more than 125 medical centers, and seven hospitals spanning five counties.


St. John Health and St. Mary’s of Michigan Medical Center, Saginaw are both members of Ascension Health, the nation’s largest Catholic health care system.


Seminar Date Time Location
February 13, 2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital, Oakland Center, 27351 Dequindre, Madison Heights, Education Center, Lower Level
February 18, 2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Romeo Plank Medical Center, 46591 Romeo Plank Rd., Macomb Township, Conference Room
February 18, 2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM St. John Hospital & Medical Center, 22100 Moross Rd. near Mack Ave., Detroit, Lower Level Conference Center
February 26, 2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM St. John Providence Hospital, 16001 9 W. 9 Mile Rd., Southfield, Cafeteria D
March 10, 2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM St. John Hospital & Medical Center, 22101 Moross Rd. near Mack Ave., Detroit, Lower Level Conf. Center
March 12, 2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital, Oakland Center, 27351 Dequindre, Madison Heights, Education Center, Lower Level
March 13, 2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM St. John Hospital and Medical Center
March 17, 2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Romeo Plank Medical Center, 46591 Romeo Plank Rd.,Macomb Township, Conference Room
March 31, 2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM St. John Hospital and Medical Center, 22101 Moross Rd. near Mack Ave., Detroit, Lower Level Conference Center
April 8, 2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital, Oakland Center, 27351 Dequindre, Madison Heights, Education Center, Lower Level