If you are facing challenges with weight or have been unsuccessful with more traditional weight-loss methods, choosing to explore bariatric surgery is not "giving up" or "taking the easy way out." Bariatric surgery takes just as much commitment to be successful, but it may be the best option for you.

Before we determine if you are a good candidate for bariatric surgery, it's important that you understand the surgical process, the risks and the personal responsibilities that come before and after surgery. 

Ohio State's in-person sessions are held monthly at Martha Morehouse Medical Pavilion auditorium, 2050 Kenny Road, Columbus, OH 43221. Parking is free. Come hear about the bariatric surgery process, meet our surgical team, hear success stories from other bariatric surgery patients, and ask questions of our experts. You will receive an application packet for surgery at the meeting. 

Afternoon sessions will take place from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the following dates: 

• Friday, October 6, 2017
• Friday, October 13, 2017
• Friday, November 3, 2017
• Friday, November 17, 2017
• Friday, December 1, 2017
• Friday, December 8, 2017

Evening sessions will take place from 4:45 to 6:30 p.m. on the following dates: 

• Tuesday, September 26, 2017 
• Monday, October 23, 2017
• Tuesday, November 21, 2017
• Monday, December 18, 2017
• Monday, January 22, 2018
• Monday, February 26, 2018
• Monday, March 26, 2018
• Monday, April 23, 2018
• Monday, May 21, 2018
• Monday, June 25, 2018
• Monday, July 23, 2018
• Monday, August 27, 2018
• Monday, September 24, 2018
• Monday, October 22, 2018
• Monday, November 19, 2018
• Monday, December 17, 2018