Alabama Bariatrics

Seminars

Bariatric Surgery Webinar Schedule

Dr. Suggs

  • No December Webinar
  • Monday, January 22, 2024
  • Monday, February 26, 2024
  • Monday, March 25, 2024
  • Monday, April 22, 2024
  • No May Webinar
  • Monday, June 24, 2024
  • Monday, July 22, 2024
  • Monday, August 26, 2024
  • Monday, September 23, 2024
  • Monday, October 28, 2024
  • Monday, November 25, 2024
  • No December Webinar

Conducted through Crestwood Medical Center monthly, now in the privacy and convenience of your own home! These hour-long live-interactive webinar's conducted by Dr. Suggs are intended to be both educational as well as informative. Feel free to ask any questions! Please call Caris Cantrelll (256-429-4092) to register to reserve a spot and be sent your Webinar login invitation and registration information. Cost: free. *Please note, some of the dates for the webinar have been changed*

Bariatric Surgery Mini-Webinar Schedule

Conducted via GoTo Webinar satellite also in the privacy and convenience of your own home! A live interactive webinar with Dr. Suggs and the rest of the staff of Alabama Bariatrics for an informal discussion of bariatric surgery. Feel free to share anything you wish with us and the other patients. Questions welcomed! Please call or email in advance to register, as we will need to send you the link to register to the webinar to be able join in!  Cost: free. (256)274-4523

  • More dates to come!!

Intragastric Balloon Mini-Webinar Schedule

Conducted via GoTo Webinar satellite also in the privacy and convenience of your own home! A live interactive webinar with Dr. Suggs and your Orbera/Obalon coach EmmaLaura for an informal discussion of the Orbera/Obalon intragastric balloon. Feel free to share anything you wish with us and the other patients. Questions welcomed! Please call or email in advance to register, as we will need to send you the link to register to the webinar to be able join in!  Cost: free. (256)274-4523

  • More dates to come!!

Dr. Harner

  • Monday, December 18, 2023
  • Thursday, January 25, 2024
  • Thursday, February 22, 2024
  • Thursday, March 28, 2024
  • Thursday, April 25, 2024
  • Thursday, May 23, 2024
  • Thursday, June 27, 2024
  • Thursday, July 25, 2024
  • Thursday, August 22, 2024
  • Thursday, September 26, 2024
  • Thursday, October 24, 2024
  • No November Webinar
  • No December Webinar

Before and 1 year after Surgery
Pre-Op Wt: 247lbs          Current Wt: 135lbs

112 lbs lost after weight loss surgery

*Results may vary.

“To start, Dr. Suggs and his staff are great! I didn’t fully understand the whole process to meet the insurance requirements of the 6 month pre-op stuff or why that was so important… But now that I live it every day I understand clearly that if you can’t go through the process, it’s not for you. Before the things in my life that we do every day had become chores for me, like getting out of bed, long walks, or even going shopping. I would ride around the parking lot looking and waiting for a close parking space. Now I love to walk in the park, on the beach, and go to the gym! Now, my life has changed and these things are everyday activities to me! I go to the gym 5 days a week now and it’s actually fun and relaxing for me! My clothes look good on me. My blood pressure is normal. I don’t have to take medicine anymore, only my vitamin. My eating habits have completely changed and I keep a log on my phone to help stay on track. This has truly changed my life and if I had to do it over again I would. Rest assured, you are in very good hands with Dr. Suggs and his staff!” – Elizabeth Weaver

Support Groups

Bariatric Support Group flyer 2024

Crestwood Support Group: Huntsville, AL

Decatur Support Group: Parkway Medical Center, 1874 Beltline Rd. SW. Decatur, AL. 35601

  • This support group meets the 2nd Monday of every month starting at 6pm.
  • Location: The Conference Room at Parkway Medical Center.
  • Contact: Sandra Lovell 256-771-7600, if you have any questions.

Find their group on Facebook! ~ Journey 

Florence Support Group: Cross Point Church of Christ, 1350 Cox Creek Pkwy. Florence, AL. 35633

  • This support group usually meets the 1st Monday of every month, times vary.
  • Location: The Adult Center of the church building. (Directly across from the playground, the building in the middle.)
  • Contact: Emily Stutts 256-577-2294, if you have any questions.

Athens Support Group: Athens Limestone Public Library, 603 S. Jefferson St. Athens, AL. 35611

  • This support group meets the 1st Tuesday of every month starting at 6 pm.
  • Location: Athens Limestone Public Library, 603 S. Jefferson St. Athens, AL. 35611
  • Contact: Sandra Lovell 256-771-7600, if you have any questions.

Find their group on Facebook! ~ Athens Bariatric Surgery Support Group

Huntsville Hospital Support Group: HH Dowdle Center, 109 Governors Drive SE. Huntsville, AL. 35801

  • This support group meets the 1st Thursday of every month starting at 6 pm.
  • Location: Huntsville Hospital Dowdle Center, 109 Governors Drive SE. Huntsville, AL. 35801
  • Contact: Huntsville Hospital 256-265-4373
Weight loss progress after surgery