Burlingame Center Support
Support Group
In order to best meet our patients needs, pre-operative patients are encouraged to attend support group at 9:30 a.m. to ask questions and speak to post-operative (post-op) patients. At 10 a.m. we begin our post-op open forum. We highlight seasonal topics and invite guest speakers.
The support group meets on the first Saturday of each month, excluding holiday weekends.
Agenda:
- 9:30-10 a.m.
Pre-op meeting with program overview and question and answer session - 10-11:30 a.m.
Post-op open forum with occasional speakers - 11:30 a.m.
Open forum and networking
Weigh to Go
Weigh to Go : An exercise program especially for people who have had bariatric surgery.
Exercise, along with proper diet, is essential to help you lose weight and keep the weight off to achieve the most benefit from your bariatric surgery. Our goal is to help you make exercise a part of your daily routine.
Weigh to Go includes comprehensive support from a Mills-Peninsula exercise physiologist:
- Individualized exercise program
- Telemanagement support
- Two-week follow up phone call
Choices to fit you
As part of your Weigh to Go consultation, our exercise physiologist will help you choose the most appropriate exercise program for you - whether it be for home or the gym. We also offers several exercise programs:
- Fitness Center - Our fitness center offers the latest exercise machines, treadmills, weightlifting equipment, free weights and space for floor exercise. Monthly membership fee.
- Aqua Fitness - Variety of exercise classes such as Water Ease, Aqualite and Smooth Moves, all in our heated indoor pool at Mills Health Center in San Mateo. Fees vary.
- Walking program - Highly recommended for those who are not accustomed to a regular exercise routine. Located at Mills Health Center in San Mateo.
