Alabama Bariatrics
Seminars
Bariatric Surgery Webinar Schedule
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*
- Monday, December 27th 2021 6-7:00pm
- Monday, January 24th 2022 6-7:00pm
- Monday, February 28th 2022 6-7:00pm
- Monday, April 25th 2022 6-7:00pm
- Monday, May 23rd 2022 6-7:00pm
- Monday, June 27th 2022 6-7:00pm
- Monday, July 25th 2022 6-7:00pm
- Monday, August 22nd 2022 6-7:00pm
- Monday, September 26th 2022 6-7:00pm
- Monday, October 24th 2022 6-7:00pm
- Monday, November 28th 2022 6-7:00pm
- Monday, December 26th 2022 6-7:00pm
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!!
Before and 1 year after Surgery
Pre-Op Wt: 247lbs Current Wt: 135lbs
*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
Crestwood Support Group: Huntsville, AL
- Support Group is held at 6 PM in the Conference Room at Crestwood Medical Center - One Hospital Drive - Huntsville. 1st Thursday of every month starting at 6pm.
- Contact: Caris Cantrell at 256-429-4092 or email her at caris.cantrell@crestwoodmedcenter.com
- Here is a list of the 2023 Support Group dates!
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
