Patient Resources

At the Center for Weight Loss Surgery our goal is to give you the tools you need to be successful in your weight loss journey. 

Patient Information Guides

The documents below are intended for use by our weight loss surgery patients.  These are online versions of our guides to surgery for both the gastric bypass and the sleeve gastrectomy.  In the surgery guide, you will find the outline of the phase two liquid diet patients need to follow during the 2 weeks leading up to surgery.

The vitamin and mineral regiment for our patients who have had the gastric bypass is available as well.  If you have any questions about the documents please call our office.

Patient Guide - Sleeve Gastrectomy

Patient Guide - Gastric Bypass

Vitamin & Mineral Regimen

Vitamin & Mineral Regimen for Gastric Bypass

Bariatric Surgery Support Group

We offer two support groups that are open to our patients, as well as those considering surgery.

Individuals who have had weight loss surgery or those who are considering surgery are invited to attend our monthly support group. The group, which meets the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Wood County Hospital meeting rooms. Please call (419) 373-7699 to register. Registration is required.

Back on Track Support Group

Have you or someone you know had weight loss surgery over a year ago and are experiencing weight gain? Back on Track offers guidance and support for those who need to resume their post-surgical weight loss.

These meetings offer:

· Diet Information

· Exercise Tips

· Ways to achieve and maintain your weight loss and prevent weight gain

· Motivation to jumpstart weight loss after weight gain

· Coping mechanisms for the challenges of weight loss maintenance

· Opportunities to meet other people with similar interests

The group, which meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. in the Center for Weight Loss conference room, is led by Lynette Crow, behavioral counselor. Registration is required. Please call (419) 373-7699 or e-mail crowll@woodcountyhospital.org to register.