WOW Support Groups
Weight loss surgery does not immediately resolve existing emotional issues or heal the years of damage that morbid obesity might have inflicted on a person's emotional well-being. At the WOW Support Group you will find information and mutual support to help you cope with the transitions experienced when undergoing weight loss surgery.
"We hope that in WOW support groups, newsletters, classes, web sites, and special events, you will feel the fellowship of weight loss and weight maintenance, of improving health, of discontinuing medications, of walking farther and faster; and simply, joining in accomplishing the poignant and powerful goals that are shared by your fellow patients. You are not alone."
~ Lisa Janks Waldrep
Come share with us your real life testimonials, meet people who have been there too, and much more! Change will take a lot of time and a lot of work -
You are not alone.
Support group meetings are held at Sutter Roseville Medical Center, on the second floor in conference rooms A & B, at 12:00pm on the second Saturday of every month.
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WOW Online
An interactive message system for SALSA patients.
Click here and sign in as a guest to read whatour patients are saying about topics such as:
- Pre-Op Preparation
- Post-Op to 3 Months
- Post-Op to 1 Year
- Post-Op Long Term
- Insurance
- Nutrition
Free Informative Meetings
Weight Loss Surgery Open House
If you are considering weight loss surgery, you should attend one of our free informative meeting to learn more…
Dr. Donald Waldrep and the staff of Sacramento Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Associates (SALSA) will discuss minimally invasive (“laparoscopic”) surgical techniques for weight loss surgery, including:
- Gastric Bypass
- Adjustable Gastric Banding
There are many physical, medical, and emotional issues to consider when contemplating weight loss surgery. We will answer your questions about the benefits, possible risks, and techniques available to achieve sustained weight loss and promote the life changes that are part of enjoying a healthy body weight.
SPACE IS LIMITED!
To reserve your seat for an upcoming seminar, please call (916) 797-7555 ext. 0 or Email wow@salsa.md
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Sutter Roseville is located at One Medical Plaza in Roseville, just off Interstate 80.
Going east on 80 exit Eureka, turn right onto Eureka.
Turn left at the first intersection, onto North Sunrise.
Sunrise dead ends into the hospital parking lot - on weekdays there is free valet parking. Sacramento Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Associates and WOW are located just to the right of the hospital in the medical office building, connected by a covered hallway. Entrance to the medical office building is on the right of the building, we are in suite 264.
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Overnight Accommodations
| Name & Address |
Phone | Rate | Restaurant | Wheelchair Access |
Support in Restroom |
Seating | Internet Access |
Shuttle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larkspur Landing 1931 Taylor Rd Roseville, CA |
916 773-1717 |
$99 - $149 | Continental Breakfast | Yes | No | Wingback w/ ottoman | Yes | Cab |
| Fairfield Inn 1910 Taylor Rd Roseville, CA |
916 772-3500 |
$90 | Continental Breakfast | Yes | Yes | Chairs w/ arms | Yes | Cab |
| Courtyard Marriott 1920 Taylor Rd Roseville, CA |
800 321-2211 |
$99 - $124 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Sofa | Yes | Cab |
| Oxford Suites 130 N Sunrise Ave Roseville, CA |
800 882-7848 |
$79 - $95 | Continental Breakfast | Yes | Yes | Sofa Club Chairs | Yes | Yes |
| Comfort Suites 6830 Five Star Blvd Roseville, CA |
916 315-1300 |
$84 - $99 | Continental Breakfast | Yes | Yes | Chairs w/ arms | Yes | Cab |
| Best Western 220 Harding Blvd Roseville, CA |
800 528-1234 |
$69 - $90 | Continental Breakfast | Yes | Yes | Chairs w/ arms | Yes | Cab |
| Hilton Garden Inn 1951 Taylor Rd Roseville, CA |
800 HILTONS |
$79 - $144 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Cab |