# Event Details - **Event Name**: BARIATRIC SURGERY & LONG-TERM HEALTH What You Need to Know in the GLP-1 Era - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm - **Event Description**: Exploring weight loss options, including how surgery compares with GLP-1 medications? Join us for a free seminar.About this EventJoin us for a free Community Seminar with Bariatric Surgeon, Andrew Martin, M.D. for anyone exploring weight-loss options, including those curious how surgery compares with GLP-1 medications — or how both approaches may complement each other.Today, more people are exploring medications for weight loss but bariatric surgery remains one of the most effective and reliable tools for achieving long-term health. Join Dr. Martin, for a clear, honest conversation about modern surgical options and the total-body benefits they can offer.During this one-hour seminar, he will cover:How Bariatric Surgery WorksHow surgery works in the body and how to know if it’s right for youHealth Benefits Beyond Weight LossDiscover how bariatric surgery can dramatically improve or even resolve many medical conditions and concernsLife After SurgeryGet a realistic picture of what to expect, including recovery timelines, lifestyle changes, success strategies.Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 | 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.Northwest Health - Porter |Community Room85 East US Highway 6 • Valparaiso, INFREE EVENTRegistration is encouraged. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/valparaiso/bariatric-surgery-and-long-term-health-what-you-need-to-know-in-the-glp-1-era/100001977085586210 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Valparaiso - **state**: IN - **country**: United States - **location**: Northwest Health - Porter - **lat**: 41.5525363 - **long**: -87.0492202 - **full address**: Northwest Health - Porter, 85 East U.S. Highway 6, Valparaiso, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: BARIATRIC SURGERY & LONG-TERM HEALTH What You Need to Know in the GLP-1 Era - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/b2a0803e3150269922fd347b2069007c4b76ff38990e9774257e1c77cef66db1-rimg-w1200-h821-dcc3d6d5-gmir.jpg?v=1765109984 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is BARIATRIC SURGERY & LONG-TERM HEALTH What You Need to Know in the GLP-1 Era being held? - **A:** BARIATRIC SURGERY & LONG-TERM HEALTH What You Need to Know in the GLP-1 Era takes place on Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Northwest Health - Porter, 85 East U.S. Highway 6, Valparaiso, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing BARIATRIC SURGERY & LONG-TERM HEALTH What You Need to Know in the GLP-1 Era? - **A:** BARIATRIC SURGERY & LONG-TERM HEALTH What You Need to Know in the GLP-1 Era is organized by Northwest Health Indiana. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** BARIATRIC SURGERY & LONG-TERM HEALTH What You Need to Know in the GLP-1 Era is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Valparaiso, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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