Events

Class time: 9:00am-12:30pm (central)
Please view the following page specific to your surgeon prior to class: This page contains pre class paperwork, important pre class videos, locations and links and class materials.
Dr Dubois Patients: https://uabstvincents.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/07/IMPORTANT-CLASS-INFORMATION-FOR-DR.-DUBOIS-PATIENTS.pdf
Dr. Long Patients: https://uabstvincents.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/07/IMPORTANT-CLASS-INFORMATION-FOR-DR.-LONGS-PATIENTS-ENGLISH-LANGUAGE-CLASS.pdf
Please call 205-838-6299 or email arothe@uabmc.edu with questions about class. 
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 arrive 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. 

All monthly support groups are held from 12pm-1pm (central)
In person location: UAB St. Vincent's East Bariatric Center 50 Medical Park Drive Suite 175 Birmingham AL 35235. The bariatric center is located on the first floor of the main hospital building. You will see signage as you enter the front door that says Bariatric and Diabetes Education. It is right off the main atrium to your right.
Virtual Log In: https://uab-mc.zoom.us/j/89894160097
Questions: arothe@uabmc.edu

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