Pre & Post Op Support Groups

Each month, there are two obesity support group meetings for postoperative patients as well as a monthly educational seminar for patients considering weight reduction surgery*.

  1. First group — First Wednesday of each month, 5:30 — 6:45 p.m. postoperative patients only (nutritionist will be present).
  2. Second group — Fourth Thursday of each month (not last Thursday). Information seminars conducted by Dr. Gorecki — 5:30-6:00 p.m. followed by open support group meeting 6:00 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.

The support group faculty:

  • Piotr Gorecki, MD — bariatric program director
  • Diane Britton, PhD — psychologist and support group coordinator
  • Krystyna Kabata, PA — obesity program coordinator
  • Maureen Nardini — obesity clinic coordinator
  • Denise Spence, RN — bariatric floor manager
  • Rachel Goodman, RD — nutritionist
  • Jessie Vargas — administrative coordinator

*Meetings will take place in the executive dining room at New York Methodist Hospital (next to the cafeteria on the ground floor).

Should you have any questions concerning the support meetings please contact Jessie at (718) 780-3288. Mark the date for the upcoming meeting! THERE IS NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. For more information visit our website at www.bariatricsurgerynyc.com


Upcoming Support Group Schedule