If you have been anxious to learn more about how bariatric weight loss surgery can change your life, then join Clarian Bariatrics' Indianapolis surgeons and staff on Saturday, November 7 for a FREE informational seminar.
You, and your family and friends, are invited to learn more about the different types of weight loss surgery procedures (Gastric Bypass and Lap Band), learn about the insurance process and ask questions about the health risks caused by obesity.
The seminar is from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and we cannot wait to meet you! Learn more and RSVP, by clicking here!
Join us for an educational seminar to speak with our Indianapolis surgeons, nutritionists and past patients to learn how bariatric weight loss surgery can help you gain control of your weight, regain health and start a new life.
The next FREE seminar will be held at Clarian Bariatrics' INTECH Park location on Thursday, October 8 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. If you are interested in attending, please fill out our online registration form or call 317-275-7010 or 877-275-2555 (toll free) to reserve your spot.
Are you considering bariatric weight loss surgery, but are not sure what to expect at one of our FREE seminars? Below is just a brief overview of how the process works.
From their very first visit at Clarian Bariatrics, all patients receive extensive education about the health problems with obesity, the presumed causes of the epidemic rise in obesity in Indiana and the U.S., the medical, psychological, social and economic consequences of obesity, and the keys to maintained successful weight loss.
These educational sessions are conducted by Indianapolis weight loss surgeons, nurses, nutritionists, psychologists and other experts. The sessions are also attended by former patients who provide a personal perspective of their experience and describe the challenges they faced after weight loss. Attendees are also provided with a tour of the facility and are given numerous references for further research.
From there, individuals can decide whether or not the time is right for Indianapolis area bariatric surgery and will schedule a consultation. In future posts, I will discuss what happens after the initial consultation. In the meantime, if you have questions, please call us toll free at 877-275-2555.
I saw this posting in the Detroit Free Press and thought it was full of wonderful information for those individuals considering weight loss surgery in Indiana or elsewhere in the state. I will post the first few paragraphs below and you can find full text on questions related to bariatric weight loss surgery by clicking the link.
Question: I am 5 feet 6 and weigh 240 pounds. I also have Type 2 diabetes. I know I need to lose weight, but knee problems have kept me from exercising, and weight-loss medications haven't helped. I'm now thinking about weight-loss surgery.
Answer: When diet, exercise and medication have little effect, the best option may be weight-loss surgery, also called bariatric surgery.
An estimated 220,000 people had bariatric surgery in 2008, and nearly 30% of them had diabetes. For most, the surgery cures their diabetes, meaning their blood sugar returns to normal levels and they no longer need diabetes medications.
The two most widely used procedures, gastric bypass and adjustable gastric banding, lead to substantial weight loss. Although slightly more risky, the bypass procedure leads to greater and faster weight loss. It's also more effective in resolving diabetes and other health complications than the banding procedure. In fact, diabetes resolves in more than 84% of people who undergo gastric bypass.
Benefits of weight loss surgery are lower blood pressure, remission of diabetes, decreased risk of heart disease, lower blood cholesterol level, etc. as we all know, every benefit has a potential risk. A recent article in the Journal of Urology looked at the risk of kidney stones and gastric bypass surgery.
4,639 patients who underwent bypass surgery and 4,369 obese patients in a control group who didn’t have bariatric surgery were followed for four years. Of those, 4.6 percent of the control group developed kidney stones versus 7.7 percent of the bypass surgery group developed stones. This is a slight increase risk of developing kidney stones after bariatric weight loss surgery.
Prevention of kidney stones requires staying hydrated by drinking at least 64 ounces of fluid each day. This will prevent concentrating your urine which will decrease risk of kidney stones. If possible learn what type of kidney stones that you may be at risk of developing –calcium based kidney stone may require you to watch your intake of dairy products or if it is oxalate based may require you to limit your intake of dark green vegetables (spinach, kale,) and herbal teas. Consult with your primary care doctor if you suspect you are at risk of kidney stones.
I'm not one to let milestones pass without recognition, but somehow last week one very special one got away from me.
On July 12, our bariatric blog turned one-year-old, and I am amazed at how far we have come since those early days when blogging was still a new endevour that provided lots of apprehension and confusion. Now as the old saying goes, our Indianapolis weight loss surgery bloggers have taken to it like a duck to water!
While we have been happy with the way the blog has evovled, we want to hear what you think! Some come on Constant Readers (yes, a shameless Stephen King rip off, I know), what have you really enjoyed about our bariatric weight loss blog, and what would you like to see more of? Where have we succeeded? What could we do better?
Like everything we do at Clarian Bariatrics, this blog is for your benefit and we want to make sure we are keeping current on your needs and offering support when you need it most. So, send me an e-mail (apollen@clariannorth.com) or leave a comment below. We'd love to hear from you!
Have you been interested in learning more about bariatric weight loss? Then consider joining us at a FREE weight loss surgery information session on Thursday, July 23 at 6:30 p.m. These sessions are your opportunity to have your questions answered by Indianapolis bariatric surgeons and learn about gastric bypass, Lap-Band and other types of medically-supervised weight loss procedures.
You are not alone on this journey, and we encourage you to bring family and friends along. We cannot wait to meet you at our Indianapolis location on Thursday. Please click the image to the right of this post to register.
While I think this article raises some interesting points, it only skims the surface of what really constitutes a successful weight loss surgery outcome. Can the type of insurance a patient has be a pre-cursor to how successful they will be in a bariatric weight loss program? Maybe.
I think more telling is how willing they are to make a commitment to a healthier lifestyle. That is, how many support groups will they attend? Can they give up the unhealthy eating habits and focus on intake? Are they committed to a regular exercise routine? In my opinion, it doesn't matter if you have commercial insurance, a government funded plan or a self-pay option, if you have the will...there will be a way! Click here to read the quick article.
If you are interested in learning more about causes of obesity and how you can have a successful surgery outcome, then join us at a FREE informational seminar. At the seminar you can hear from past patients and listen to Indianapolis Weight Loss Surgery Doctors talk about the process. Click on the image at the right of this page to view dates.
Be prepared for your family to ask questions about bariatric weight loss and be ready/willing to answer them. Know that you may not receive the reaction you thought might occur. Make sure you are ready for negative and positive comments.
Prepare yourself mentally for what may happen and have a plan of how you will handle those situations. The more prepared you are, the less anxiety you will feel which will help give you a sense of calmness. Understand that your family may need some time to let the information soak in. Remember that you didn’t make the decision to have surgery overnight. Give your family the opportunity to absorb the information, think about it and come back to you with questions.
Clarian Bariatrics is here to help you. Encourage a family member to attend a FREE informational weight loss seminar or support group with you. At the seminar they can learn about Indianapolis Bariatric Physicians, causes of obesity and the lifestyle changes that this life-altering procedure can bring. Visit our Web site at www.ACallToChange.org for all upcoming event dates times and locations or click on the "Free Surgical Weight Loss Seminar" photo on the right side of this page.
I thought this article from the Sustainable Industries e-zine was full of practical tips that all of us can apply to help combat the growing waistlines of ourselves and our coworkers. These tips are not new to bariatric weight loss surgery patients who learn many of these tricks pre and post-operatively. The first few paragraphs are below and full text can be found by clicking here.
No matter what popular diet books say, losing weight is about eating fewer calories. New research recently confirmed this simple formula without equivocation. So why do most successful dieters gain weight back? And is this conundrum related to our obesity epidemic? The answer isn’t simple but it’s fascinating, and businesses can play a bigger role than they may think.
If you’re reading this article, chances are your company has already adopted many socially responsible business practices. But has overfeeding your employees gotten any attention? Perhaps it’s time to think about some new patterns in creative ways. We’ve got a lot to gain, and perhaps even more to lose.
Yes, I know this topic has been covered before, but this blog is just as much for post-surgical patients as it is for those in the Indianapolis, Indiana area that are interested in learning about weight loss surgery and bariatric surgeons.
If you are a new visitor to this blog looking for answers to bariatric weight loss, welcome! We are so glad you stopped by no matter where in the globe you live. I came across this article from Rodrigo Gonzalez, MD, and I think he sums it up best:
Obesity is associated with an increased risk of developing certain disorders, which either disappear or are better controlled with conventional treatments following weight loss. The number of people suffering from obesity has almost tripled during the last two decades. Since bariatric operations result in significant long-term weight loss, they are rapidly becoming among the most common procedures in North America. This escalating number of operations mirrors the epidemic of obesity seen in developed countries as well as the universal failure of non-operative treatments.
Want to learn more about Clarian Bariatrics? Then call us at 317-275-7010 or visit our Web site to sign-up for a FREE informational seminar.
Have you been wondering if weight loss surgery is right for you? Then consider joining us at a FREE informational seminar! At the session you can learn about bariatric weight loss options (gastric bypass or Lap Band among others) and about bariatric surgery costs.
Indianapolis bariatric surgeons and staff will be on hand to answer your questions and you are welcomed to bring as many support people along as you would like. Visit this Web site to find a date that works well for you. We can't wait to meet you!
If you have read this blog regularly or are a pre or post-op patient you already know of the importance water plays in recovery after weight loss surgery and how drinking enough water is one key to bariatric weight loss success.
I thought this study was pretty interesting. Click here to read full text of The New York Times article and feel free to leave your thoughts in the comment section. Could increased water consumption be one of the keys to curbing childhood obesity?
Do you have an additional question about causes of obesity, Indiana Weight Loss or Indianapolis bariatric surgery? Then join us an upcoming FREE informational seminar. More information can be found by clicking on the image at the top right of this page or by visiting ACallToChange.org.
Oh, I am guilty too! The idea of one more thing on my calendar honestly makes my heart beat a little faster. A full time career, completing my bachelor’s degree, a marriage (I do occasionally like to see my husband), a home, two teenagers who are involved in more than one activity every season. We range from youth group to golf to young playwright workshops to football to drivers training. Whew! I don’t know about you but it wears me out just to read the list.
Now, what about exercise? We all know we must keep that as a priority daily to stay healthy. I am the perfect example of the hectic schedule and I must allow myself time daily to work on me. I try to add activity in at any opportunity. I take the stairs instead of the elevator, I do lunges around the kitchen while my popcorn is popping, I take the long route to the restroom at work. Adding extra steps in as a starting point.
If you are intimidated by joining an organized exercise, yoga or dance class get a partner and workout at home. There are some great DVD’s available for less than $10. Start in your very own living room or garage. Even if you can only work out for 20 minutes a day, think how far you could come in a month, two or six.
I honestly, cannot stand to walk on a treadmill; it is my ultimate last resort, but 20 minutes on that while listening to an iPod of my favorite tunes is better than sitting on my tush watching Wheel of Fortune. I am spinning my very own wheel by trying to incorporate everything I have learned at Clarian Bariatrics. Give us a call to learn more about weight loss surgery, bariatric surgery costs and bariatric weight loss and start spinning your wheel of fortune.
I was reading the March newsletter from the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) and found this great - FREE - resource for patients. It is described below:
Seeking approval for weight-loss surgery can be a difficult process. Often times, patients are denied by their insurance company on the first try and subsequent appeals and efforts can be frustrating and time consuming.To help patients through this process, the OAC developed the Working with Your Insurance Provider: A Guide to Seeking Weight-Loss Surgery guide.
The guide is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge needed to successfully work with their insurance provider and become an advocate for change. It offers readers information discussing the effects of obesity and morbid obesity, tips for working with your insurance provider, detailed information concerning the treatment options available for morbid obesity and much more.
To view and order this guide free-of-charge, please click here. If you have additional questions, feel free to call us at Clarian Bariatrics at 317-275-7010 or to join us at a FREE informational seminar where you can ask any question you have about bariatric surgery costs, the insurance approval process, Indianapolis bariatric weight loss and what leads to effective weight loss surgery outcomes.
More information on dates and times for these events can be found by clicking on the image at the top right of this Web page.
Your life should be like a checking account, balancing it out on a regular basis so that you always have assets to draw upon. By making even small deposits—taking care of yourself with a 10-minute walk or a nutritious meal—you’ll be amazed at the interest you’ll reap.
Please visit our Web site for all upcoming support groups and locations. If you cannot make it to a support group and have questions, please feel free to contact me directly. Feel free to ask me anything about bariatric weight loss, weight loss surgery or Indiana Weight Loss Doctors by leaving a comment below, call 317-275-7010 toll free at 877-275-2555 or by e-mail at bariatric@clarian.org
I hope that everyone enjoyed reading the story about John Barnes that was recently added to the Indy Racing League's Web site (see below). I am re-posting the commericial that John did for Clarian Bariatrics earlier in the year as a refresher on just how far he has come.
If you have a question about bariatric surgery costs, causes of obesity, Indiana Hospitals, bariatric weight loss or weight loss surgery in general, then consider joining us at a FREE informational seminar. Click on the photo at the top right of this page for more info!
It is that time of year again. Time to look at ourselves and decide what is important and what is not. I know to parents, employees, coaches, Sunday school leaders, caregivers it is often hard to put you first. But now is the time.
Prioritizing is a very hard skill to develop. By nature women in particular put our name at the bottom of the to do list. Those lists need to be updated! If you’re not healthy, if you do not take care of you, who is going to complete the list of 90 items you try to complete on a daily basis. PRIORITIZE! Learn that you are a priority, start off small, and take thirty minutes every day just for your well being.
Take a yoga class, take a walk around the block, pull out that treadmill, or rowing machine. March is Women’s Health Month and make your self a promise to change something small. Bariatric weight loss surgery is a process that will change the rest of your life, but it is a tool just as the treadmill is a tool. It will help you do a great job, but it needs to be used. Start small and then take a bigger step.
Look for more prioritizing tips later in the week!
A successful, happy, and confident post-bariatric weight loss surgery patient was attending a function with her husband of many years. Also present was a close friend of the couple, however, one that had not seen the ‘new’ wife for quite some time. The couple was perplexed at the cold and what they considered to be a stand-offish attitude of their dear friend.
“He just seemed bothered and wouldn’t look me in the eye!” claimed the lady. “There was definitely something wrong, but neither my husband nor I could begin to think what it could be.”
Since the odd behavior continued throughout the evening, the following day the gentleman took matters into his own hands, called the fellow and pointedly asked him what he or his wife had done or said to offend him.
After a long pause, he said, “I’ve known you and your wife for a long time and you need to understand I think highly of her. I did not appreciate you bringing your girlfriend last night.”
Imagine the mileage our patient is going to get out of this story!
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