Surgical Weight Loss Support Groups

Choosing to have bariatric surgery may be among the most important health decisions you'll make in your lifetime. Getting to know other people who share experiences similar to yours can contribute a great deal to your long-term success.

Whether you are contemplating surgical weight loss, or have already had surgery, we have a support group to meet your needs. We welcome patients of any surgeon or hospital. Participants share experiences and answer each others’ questions in a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere.

Health professionals including behaviorists, dietitians, physicians and physical therapists, attend these meetings on a rotating basis to offer guidance and up-to-date information.


Third Monday of the Month
6:45 pm to 8:15 pm
Dining Room 3, in the back of the Cafeteria on Ground Floor
St. Joseph Medical Center
1717 South J Street
Tacoma, WA

Second Tuesday of the Month
Noon to 1:00 pm
St. Francis Center for Weight Management
St. Francis Hospital Medical Office Bldg., suite 310
34509 Ninth Ave. South
Federal Way, WA

Join Us

You don’t need to make a reservation to join our support groups. Just arrive at the meeting place a few minutes before the meeting is scheduled to start.

St. Francis Center for Weight Management
Phone: 253-944-6544 or 1-800-823-6525