Support Groups
Learning About Surgery
A Note From Dr. Ellner
Attending my seminar or watching the video of the lecture is an extremely important step in understanding what options you have for losing weight and getting healthy. In the Belly Balloon lectures, I’ll teach you how the non-surgical Belly Balloon works, while the surgical lectures will discuss the surgical options - the Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastric Bypass, and Lap Band. I will teach what you could expect from each procedure and I will ensure that you understand the risks and potential complications as well.
I require that patients who are interested in the surgery (rather than the balloon) watch the Surgery Lecture Video because it provides more detail than the more abbreviated version in the live lecture.
If you are interested in learning more about the non-surgical Gastric Balloon Procedure, be sure to register for that specific seminar in the calendar or watch the Balloon Lecture Video.
Note that there are several seminar locations. You may register by clicking on the "Register Now" button on the date you choose on the calendar below (scroll down). Please provide your name, full address, email and telephone number, so that we may contact you in the event of a change or cancellation.
Maps to the seminar locations are available here.
You can read more about the content and guidelines for the seminar by clicking here.
NOTE: For additional details on any events shown in the calendar, or to register for that day's seminar, please click the day on which the event occurs.
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