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scaleFree Bariatric Surgery Seminars and Support
Group Meetings

No matter what type of procedure you have, bariatric surgery may be your best chance to lose weight. If you are severely overweight, weight-loss surgery can help you live a longer and healthier life. Find out more about your options in a free seminar at Doctors Hospital of Laredo.

Space is limited. To register and reserve your place, please call 877-922-1711.

SEMINARS
Presenter: Michael C. Morris, MD, Lone Star Surgical

Dates:
  • Wednesday, July 14
  • Wednesday, September 8
  • Wednesday, September 22
  • Wednesday, October 6
  • Wednesday, October 20
  • Wednesday, November 3
  • Wednesday, December 1

Time: 6:30 p.m.
Locations: To be announced


Presenter: Charles Schwartz, III, DO, Medical Director, Weight Loss and Wellness Center, South Texas Bariatric and Metabolic Institute

Dates and Times:
  • Wednesday, July 28
    6 p.m.
  • Saturday, July 31
    10 a.m.
  • Wednesday, August 4
    6 p.m.
  • Wednesday, August 18
    6 p.m.
  • Wednesday, August 25
    6 p.m.
  • Saturday, August 28
    10 a.m.
  • Wednesday, September 1
    6 p.m.
  • Saturday, September 11
    10 a.m.
  • Wednesday, September 15
    6 p.m.
  • Wednesday, September 29
    6 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 9
    10 a.m.
  • Wednesday, October 13
    6 p.m.
  • Wednesday, October 27
    6 p.m.
  • Wednesday, November 17
    6 p.m.
  • Wednesday, December 15
    6 p.m.

Locations: To be announced

SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS

Dates and Times:
  • Thursday, July 29
    6:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, August 14
    10 a.m.
  • Thursday, August 26
    6:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, September 30
    6:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, October 28
    6:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, November 18
    6:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, December 16
    6:30 p.m.

Location: Doctors Hospital
Community Center

Prepared Childbirth Classes

Prepared Childbirth Classes

Prepared Childbirth Classes are held on Monday evenings. Sessions are 6 - 8 p.m. We offer one three-session class per month.

Classes are held at the Women's Center Educational Center located by the Women's Center Entrance.

The classes are FREE, and registration is easy—registered patients may simply call 1-877-992-1711 for a current schedule and to sign up!

It is recommended that you and your support person attend at least one to two months before your due date.

Classes are currently being taught by the Women's Center Team.

Topics include the following:
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Labor and Delivery Procedures
  • Admitting Process Breathing Techniques
  • Relaxation Techniques
  • Vaginal Delivery Video
  • Pushing Techniques
  • Unexpected Outcomes
  • C-section Video
  • Post-Partum Procedures
  • Analgesia and Anesthesia
  • Nutrition
  • Newborn Care and Procedures
  • Breasffeeding
  • Infant CPR Video
A tour of our Labor and Delivery suites, Postpartum area, and Nursery Units will be held at the end of each session.

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