Weight and Diabetes

Patient Resources and Education

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Are you interested in pursuing weight loss surgery?

Find out if it’s covered by your insurance by using this worksheet.

Weight management, diabetes and nutrition classes and support groups

Join us for free and low-cost classes and support groups located at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center. Some groups may require pre-requisite classes in order to participate. See below for details and contact information.


Weight-loss surgery support group

Join our support group that meets monthly. All groups are held from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center. For Legacy patients having bariatric surgery, No registration necessary. Click here for a schedule.

Weight-loss surgery information sessions

Interested in weight loss surgery? Wondering if it's right for you? Our team is here to help. We have numerous national awards for quality and our staff is dedicated to providing exceptional service to each patient. More patients trust our program than any other in the region.

We offer free monthly information sessions with one of the Legacy Weight and Diabetes Institute surgeons. You will learn about the different types of surgeries, how they work, the typical weight loss with each surgery and the benefits. An insurance specialist will be available to answer your questions. The session includes a Q&A.

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