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UAB St. Vincent’s East Bariatric Surgery Pre Operative Nutrition and Surgery Prep Class (ENGLISH)
2026-02-12 08:00 - 2026-12-31 17:00 (America/Chicago) | UAB St. Vincent’s East Bariatric Center, 50 Medical Park Drive Suite 175, Birmingham, AL, 35235, United States
UAB St. Vincent’s East Bariatric Surgery Pre Operative Nutrition and Surgery Prep Class (English)
This class is designed to help you feel confident, informed, and fully prepared for bariatric surgery. We’ll walk through essential pre-operative and post-operative nutrition, lifestyle changes, goals and practical strategies to support a safe surgery and smoother recovery. You’ll learn what to eat, how to prepare your body, what to expect long term after surgery, and how to set realistic habits that support long-term success. This class is required for all patients undergoing bariatric surgery at UAB St. Vincent’s East. Your support person(s) are invited and encouraged to attend with you.
This class is offered hybrid. We offer in person attendance in the bariatric center along with real time virtual attendance via zoom. Please note that Eastern Surgical (Dr. Hughes and Dr. Dubois) do require their patients to attend IN PERSON only. BMI (Dr. Long) patients have the option of attending either virtually or in person.

Class Cost is $50.00 and must be paid at the time of registration via credit card/debit card. The cost is not covered by insurance. Class fees are set and apply to all patients, and the program nor surgeon’s office is unable to waive these fees. The program does not accept cash or checks for payment.
IF YOU REQUIRE LANGUAGE OR OTHER FORMS OF INTERPRETATION SERVICES FOR CLASS PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS. PLEASE CALL 205-838-6299 TO REGISTER FOR AN INTERPRETED CLASS.
SI NECESITA SERVICIOS DE INTERPRETACIÓN EN IDIOMAS U OTROS TIPOS PARA LA CLASE, NO SE INSCRIBA EN ESTA CLASE. POR FAVOR LLAME AL 205-838-6299 PARA INSCRIBIRSE EN UNA CLASE INTERPRETADA.
Very important pre-class instructions will be attached to the confirmation email you receive on registration. If you do not receive a confirmation email within 24 hours of registering, please email arothe@uabmc.edu.
Cancellations and Rescheduling and Late Entry: A refund will be given if a cancellation request is received 1 business day (24 hours) prior to the start of the class. If the patient does not attend class with no prior notice a refund will not be given, but a coupon code will be given to attend a future class. A full refund will be given for any class cancelled by the site. By registering for this class, you hereby express written agreement to this policy. If you need to reschedule, please call 205-930-6299 so a coupon code can be given to you so you can utilize your payment to reschedule. Please note that late entry into class is not allowed. If you log on more than 10 minutes late for class, you will be asked to reschedule so as to not provide distraction to other patients and instructors. By registering for this class, you hereby express written agreement to this policy.
Information for virtual attendees:

You must attend the entire class, and your camera must be on.
We ask that you not be driving, working, or doing any other activities during class that would prevent you from paying attention.
Please attend class in a quiet area with the ability to write and take notes.

UAB St. Vincent's East "Journey To Fit" Bariatric Surgery Support Group
2026-02-12 08:00 - 2026-12-31 17:00 | AL
Journey To Fit Bariatric Support Group is a welcoming, judgment-free community for individuals at any stage of their bariatric journey—whether you’re preparing for surgery, newly post-op, or years out and focused on long-term success. We understand that bariatric surgery is more than a physical transformation; it’s an emotional, mental, and lifestyle journey too. Our group offers encouragement, education, and real-life support from people who truly get it. Through shared experiences, honest conversations, and practical tools, members gain confidence, accountability, and motivation to build sustainable habits and a healthier relationship with food, movement, and self-care. At Journey To Fit, you’re never alone. We celebrate progress over perfection, focus on whole-person wellness, and walk this journey together.
There is no cost to attend and support groups are held one a month on Saturday. To make support accessible for everyone, attendees can choose to attend sessions on site at the UAB St. Vincent’s East bariatric center or join virtually.
All support groups are held on Saturdays from 12:00pm-1:00pm (central)
In person address and virtual log on information to be sent after completion of RSVP

Clase Preoperatoria de Nutrición y Preparación para Cirugía Bariátrica de UAB St. Vincent's East
2026-02-12 08:00 - 2026-12-31 17:00 | UAB St. Vincent’s East Bariatric Center, 50 Medical Park Drive Suite 175, Birmingham, AL, 35235, United States
Esta clase está diseñada para ayudarle a sentirse seguro, informado y completamente preparado para la cirugía bariátrica. Repasaremos la nutrición preoperatoria y postoperatoria esencial, los cambios en el estilo de vida, las metas y las estrategias prácticas para apoyar una cirugía segura y una recuperación más fácil. Aprenderá qué comer, cómo preparar su cuerpo, qué esperar a largo plazo después de la cirugía y cómo establecer hábitos realistas que apoyen el éxito a largo plazo. Esta clase es obligatoria para todos los pacientes que se someten a cirugía bariátrica en UAB St. Vincent’s East. Su(s) persona(s) de apoyo están invitadas y se les anima a asistir con usted.
El costo de la clase es de $50.00 y debe pagarse al momento de la inscripción mediante tarjeta de crédito/tarjeta de débito. El costo no está cubierto por el seguro. Las tarifas de la clase son fijas y se aplican a todos los pacientes, y ni el programa ni el consultorio del cirujano pueden eximir estas tarifas. El programa no acepta efectivo ni cheques como forma de pago.
Si necesita servicios de intérprete para la clase, notifique a arothe@uabmc.edu al menos 7 días antes de la fecha de su clase. Llame al 205-838-6299 o envíe un correo electrónico a arothe@uabmc.edu si tiene preguntas sobre la clase. Tenga en cuenta que si necesita servicios de intérprete proporcionados por el hospital, se le pedirá que asista a la clase en persona.
Instrucciones previas a la clase muy importantes se adjuntarán al correo electrónico de confirmación que recibirá al inscribirse. Si no recibe un correo electrónico de confirmación dentro de las 24 horas posteriores a la inscripción, envíe un correo electrónico a arothe@uabmc.edu.
Cancelaciones, Reprogramaciones e Ingreso Tardío: Se otorgará un reembolso si se recibe una solicitud de cancelación 1 día hábil (24 horas) antes del comienzo de la clase. Si el paciente no asiste a la clase sin aviso previo, no se otorgará un reembolso, pero se le dará un código de cupón para asistir a una clase futura. Se otorgará un reembolso completo por cualquier clase cancelada por el sitio. Al inscribirse en esta clase, usted expresa por este medio su acuerdo por escrito con esta política. Si necesita reprogramar, llame al 205-930-6299 para que se le pueda dar un código de cupón y así pueda utilizar su pago para reprogramar. Tenga en cuenta que no se permite el ingreso tardío a la clase. Si se conecta más de 10 minutos tarde a la clase, se le pedirá que reprograme para no causar distracción a otros pacientes e instructores. Al inscribirse en esta clase, usted expresa por este medio su acuerdo por escrito con esta política.

UAB St. Vincent's East Bariatric Surgery Program RECHARGE Class
2026-03-13 09:00 - 2026-12-31 09:00 | Virtual
RECHARGE is specialized education for bariatric surgery patients greater than 1 year post surgery who may be experiencing nutritional issues, plateau, weight recurrence or even just need follow-up, guidance and answers to questions on long term life after surgery. This course was created to address the need for continual education and follow up for long term patients after surgery as we move past the first-year.

The class is held virtually and is facilitated by Aimee Rothe BSN, RN, CEN, CBN, TCRN, NHDP-BC, AFAA-Board Certified Fitness Instructor and Bariatric Surgery Program Director at UAB St. Vincent’s East. Aimee is a post operative bariatric surgery patient herself and views the post operative lifestyle not just as a healthcare provider who specializes in bariatrics but also as a patient herself. Our specialized Bariatric Dietitian Claire Nesbitt RD, LD also facilitates the course.

Initial Class: The initial virtual classroom portion of the course is taught over a 4-hour time frame. It covers different topics associated with issues long term patients may be facing and involves open discussion and conversation with others who may be sharing the same issues as you. Some of the things covered in the course include: The “why” behind regain and plateau, what life looks like as a long-term patient, Macronutrients and Nutrition, Meeting Non-Hunger Needs, The Brain side of Nutrition, Vitamins, Exercise for long term success, Habit Changes, Portion Control, Meal Prep.
The class fee is $25.00 which covers all course materials and your 3 1:1 follow up appointments (virtual or in person) with the registered dietitian after completion of class. Class Cost must be paid at the time of registration via credit card/debit card. The cost is not covered by insurance. Class fees are set and apply to all patients, and the program nor surgeon’s office is unable to waive these fees. The program does not accept cash or checks for payment.
Your course materials and specific, very important pre-class instructions to include virtual class log in link will be attached to the confirmation email you receive on registration. If you do not receive a confirmation email within 24 hours of registering, please email arothe@uabmc.edu.
Refund Policy: refund will be given if a cancellation request is received 1 business days (24 hours) prior to the start of the class. If the patient does not attend class with no prior notice a refund will not be given, but a coupon code will be given to attend a future class. A full refund will be given for any class cancelled by the site. By registering for this class, you hereby express written agreement to this policy. If you need to reschedule please call 205-930-6299 so a coupon code can be given to you so you can utilize your payment to reschedule.

Late Policy: Please note that late entry into class is not allowed. If you arrive greater than 10 minutes late for class you will be asked to reschedule as to not provide distraction to other patients and instructors. By registering for this class, you hereby express written agreement to this policy.
