Bariatric Classes & Events

Meet The Doctor — Please join each month at 6:30 p.m., to meet our Bariatric Surgeons, Dr. J. David Nye  and Dr. Jeffrey Friedman. This forum provides straightforward information for anyone interested in weight-loss surgery or other non-surgical treatment options for morbid obesity. You will have an opportunity to meet Dr. Nye and Dr. Friedman to learn about various weight loss procedures, including benefits and possible complications. Also, you will have the opportunity to learn about the comprehensive Bariatric services at Baptist Hospital. This forum is highly recommended and encouraged for those scheduled for surgery or just simply seeking information about our Bariatric services. Click here for Dr. Nye's "Meet the Doc" program or Click here for Dr. Friedman's "Meet the Doc" program, but please call Baptist HealthSource to register at (850) 434-4080.

Create Your Weight — Baptist Hospital's Bariatric Center for Excellence hosts a free informational seminar on "Create Your Weight." This service is a personalized, non-surgical weight management program facilitated by a registered dietician using a non-diet approach. This month's seminar will be from 6:00 to 8:15 p.m. at Baptist Hospital, 1000 W. Moreno St. For reservations, call Baptist at (850) 434-4080. See below for more "Create Your Weight" information.

“Walk from Obesity” with Baptist Bariatric Center

The Baptist Bariatric Center is improving community health at the local 2008 “Walk from Obesity.”  The wellness walk takes place Oct. 4 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Pensacola Junior College Milton campus track.

Obesity is a serious health epidemic that affects one in four Americans. In Florida alone, 60 percent of adults are overweight or obese and 26 percent of high school students are overweight or at risk of becoming overweight.

The Baptist Bariatric Center is committed to bringing more awareness to obesity and providing activities in Northwest Florida to encourage exercise and healthy lifestyles.

“Walk from Obesity,” a national event that takes place in hundreds of cities across the country, is aimed at promoting research, education, prevention and treatment of obesity.

To register for the walk, visit www.walkfromobesity.com, or call (850) 469-5810.

Bariatric Support Group - A support group for those contemplating weight loss surgery; those who have had weight loss surgery, and any interested family members or friends. Gastric Bypass and LapBand surgery procedures will both be covered. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the Medical Meeting Rooms in the Baptist Medical Towers. Family members are encouraged to attend. There is no charge for this forum and reservations are not required. For more information, call the Baptist Bariatric Center of Excellence at (850) 469-5810 or call Baptist HealthSource at (850) 434-4080.

Fitness for Bariatrics — A program designed with you in mind. This individualized fitness program meets in a small group two days per week for eight weeks (total of 16 sessions) on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. The goal of this program is to prepare you for an independent fitness program for life. It will include:

• Orientation to facility and equipment
• Pre and post assessments
• Goal setting
• Individualized fitness prescription
• Cardiovascular and resistance training
• Heart rate and blood pressure monitoring
• Work with your physician, if needed

Once you have completed the initial program, we invite you to join an ongoing maintenance program. This is offered Monday through Fridays; you can come whenever the center is open and will allow you to continue with your goals.

The initial program is $150 (16 sessions) and the maintenance program is $38 a month (ongoing). We look forward to helping you reach your individual fitness goal in a structured and safe environment. For future information, contact Angie Jenks at (850) 469-2235.

Create Your Weight: A Non-Surgical Approach — Are you tired of yo-yo dieting? If so, please attend the Create Your Weight Weight Management Program.

• Innovative
• Led by a Registered Dietitian
• Individual Appointments
• Group Classes
• Workbooks
• Nutrition
• Shopping and Labels
• Dining Out & Recipe Modification
• Behavior Modification
• A Non-Diet Emphasis
• Exercise Components
• Exercise Program Offered
• Body Composition Analysis
• Weight Management Tools for Life
• Tax Deductible

To register for the Create Your Weight Weight Management Program, call (850) 469-5810. To attend a free orientation seminar, call Baptist HealthSource at (850) 434-4080 for dates and times.