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Free Weight Management Classes

Mercy Clinic Weight and Wellness’ new weight management program offers free classes led by one of our providers on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month at 10 a.m.

Classes will meet in the 3rd floor conference room in the Mercy Clinic Clayton/Clarkson building: 15945 Clayton Rd., Ballwin, MO 63110. For any questions, please contact us at 636-893-1356. 

Topics covered will include weight loss-related information and wellness coaching such as:

  • Healthy living and wellness
  • How weight is affecting your health
  • Changing your thinking and behaviors
  • Mindful eating

  • Health gains from a 10% weight loss
  • Setting goals
  • Community resources

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    You do not have to be a patient in our practice to attend the classes.

    Free Support Group for Current Patients

    Do you need more help with your weight loss journey?

    Mercy Weight and Wellness and Bariatrics hosts a monthly support group for current patients in the Weight and Wellness clinic and Mercy pre-op or post-op bariatric patients (not open to the public).

    The group will meet once a month at two locations:

    1st Thursday of each month, 6-7 p.m.: Mercy Clinic Clayton/Clarkson building / 3rd floor conference room: 15945 Clayton Rd., Ballwin, MO 63011

    4th Saturday of each month, 10-11 a.m.: Pratt Cancer Center / 1st Floor Conference Room: 607 S. New Ballas Rd., St. Louis, MO 63141

    • Enjoy a low-pressure, no-judgement environment! Feel free to share as much or as little as you like.
    • Discuss the successes and challenges of your weight loss experience and learn from others.
    • Get encouragement from other participants.
    • Learn more about nutrition, exercise and an overall healthy lifestyle.
    • Discuss new ideas, suggestions, recipes and personal experiences.
    • Participate in a FREE members’ clothing exchange*.
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    All you need to bring is a great attitude and any topic ideas you would like to discuss.

    *Clothing exchange: If you have any clothes that no longer fit you, and you would like to donate them to other participants, simply bring the clothes with you. Each participant will be responsible for taking any clothing with them that is not given away.

    Meal Replacement Plan

    Mercy Clinic Weight and Wellness offers a meal replacement plan. Learn more here.