Covenant Bariatrics offer support groups with topics to help you reach and maintain your weight loss goals. Groups are led by Dana Webber, MSN, NP-C, CBN and Rachel Ignomirello, MS, RDN, LDN. Unless listed otherwise, classes meet in Classroom 1 on the lobby level of Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.
For information about support groups in Crossville, please call 931-459-7164.
Evening Support Groups
| Date | Time | Subject | Location |
| Tue Jun 4 | 6 p.m. | Group walk at Volunteer Landing – meet next to Calhoun’s | Calhoun’s 400 Neyland Dr. |
| Tue Jun 18 | 7 p.m. | Potential guest speaker | Fort Sanders Regional Classroom 1 |
| Tue Jul 2 | 6 p.m. | Pool workout | Fort Sanders West Fitness Center RSVP via email to dbradle3@covhlth.com by June 25. |
| Tue Jul 16 | 7 p.m. | Staying on track during vacation | Fort Sanders Regional Classroom 1 |
| Tue Aug 6 | 6 p.m. | Pool workout | Fort Sanders West Fitness Center RSVP via email to dbradle3@covhlth.com by July 30. |
| Tue Aug 20 | 7 p.m. | Bariatric Talent Show | Thompson Cancer Auditorium |
| Tue Sep 3 | 6 p.m. | Potential guest speaker | Fort Sanders Regional Classroom 1 |
| Tue Sep 17 | 7 p.m. | Ask the experts: panel discussion with your bariatric team |
Fort Sanders Regional Classroom 1 |
Daytime Friday Support Groups
| Date | Time | Subject | Location |
| Fri Jun 7 | 11 a.m. | Alcohol after bariatric surgery: a big challenge | Fort Sanders Regional Classroom 1 |
| Fri Jun 21 | 11 a.m. | Open discussion (TBD) | Fort Sanders Regional Classroom 1 |
| Fri Jul 5 | 11 a.m. | Staying on track during vacation | Fort Sanders Regional Classroom 1 |
| Fri Jul 19 | 11 a.m. | Fruits and vegetables: tips to eat more | Fort Sanders Regional Classroom 1 |
| Fri Aug 2 | 11 a.m. | GI concerns and tips: dumping syndrome, constipation and diarrhea | Fort Sanders Regional Classroom 1 |
| Fri Aug 16 | 11 a.m. | Pregnancy after surgery | Fort Sanders Regional Classroom 1 |
| Fri Sep 6 | 11 a.m. | Hormonal changes after surgery | Fort Sanders Regional Classroom 1 |
| Fri Sep 20 | 11 a.m. | TBD (potential speaker) | Fort Sanders Regional Classroom 1 |
Groups for Patients Six Months After Surgery and Beyond
| Date | Time | Subject | Location |
| Tue Jun 4 | 5 p.m. | Group walk at Volunteer Landing – meet next to Calhoun’s | Calhoun’s 400 Neyland Dr. |
| Tue Jul 2 | 5 p.m. | Pool workout | Fort Sanders West Fitness Center RSVP via email to dbradle3@covhlth.com by June 25 |
| Tue Aug 6 | 5 p.m. | Pool workout | Fort Sanders West Fitness Center RSVP via email to dbradle3@covhlth.com by July 20 |
| Tue Sep 3 | 5 p.m. | Behavior chains | Fort Sanders Regional Classroom 1 |