Please Read: NO new memberships from Yahoo, Hotmail or other free e-mail services will be accepted without an accompanying e-mail from the applicant to UPENN-WLS-owner@yahoogroups.com requesting membership.
This must be done within 1 day of your request for membership, or your pending request will be deleted.
The list is specifically for those researching, having, or have had Gastric Bypass Surgery, Lapband Surgery, Vertical Banding Gastroplasty (VBG), or Roux en-Y (RNY) at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center. This list is restricted to those that are patients at HUP or those who attend the monthly support group at HUP. We encourage everyone to participate in the list and feel free to ask questions to the group regarding both pre-op and post-op questions.
Disclaimer:
This list is not sponsored or endorsed by The University of Pennsylvania Health System or Hospital of Pennsylvania either officially or unofficially. This list is not monitored or endorsed by any medical personnel. All information gathered from using this list should be consulted with by your doctor. No warranty expressed.
Medical Information:
If you would like nutritional or medical information, please contact the Bariatric Surgery Program at HUP/UPENN directly at (215) 615-7500 or contact your doctor.
Promotion:
This online support group will no longer be advertised by the hospital or at their 'real life' support group sessions. You are more than welcome to invite others that you meet to join our online group.