It's just like having a new life, starting over. It's almost like being a child again. It's wonderful!                                                   - Dennis

If you’ve made it this far, and are considering bypass or a banding procedure, congratulations!

Confronting a life-long problem with weight control is a difficult & painstaking process – and a very rewarding one. We’d like to help you take the next steps.

Use the links below to register for a seminar, print out a copy of our pre-surgery registration packet. You may also email us any questions you have, and one of our staff members will respond promptly.

¢ Print out a pre-surgery registration packet.

¢ Attend a seminar. This seminar answers questions about weight-loss surgery and the options available to you at St. John’s. It also  introduces you to our preoperative program components and the professionals who will assist you on your journey toward a healthy weight. Seminars are free or charge and will be offered:

¢ Monday, March 17th, 2008 at 6 p.m.  
    St. John’s Surgery Center
    4th floor Conference Room

¢ Saturday, April 5th, 2008 at 2 p.m.  
    The Hilton at Branson Landing

¢ Monday, April 21st, 2008 at 6 p.m.       
    St. John’s Hammons Heart Institute (Fremont & Cherokee)

Call 417-820-3800 to register.

¢ E-mail a question