Bariatric surgery is recognized as the most effective and durable method for persons who are morbidly obese to lose their excess weight and keep it off for many years. It is NOT a quick fix. It is NOT taking the "easy way out."
The benefits of bariatric surgery are numerous:
Longer Life – Studies show that gastric bypass surgery can improve your life expectancy by as much as 89%.
Reduced Health Problems – Severe obesity is associated with at least 50 diseases, including diabetes, high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, fatty liver, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, gout and various skeletal and joint problems. Bariatric surgery has been proven extremely successful in eliminating or dramatically reducing most of these health problems. For example, 80% of non-insulin dependent diabetics are cured as a result of gastric bypass. Sleep apnea patients enjoy uninterrupted sleep within a year of surgery, and half of the patients with high blood pressure come of their medications within a few months of surgery.
Psychological Benefits – Bariatric surgery can also help reduce the stress and anxiety associated with obesity. With a new self-image, issues like depression and fear of social situations can be overcome. A new desire and ability to interact with family and friends is also a common benefit following bariatric treatment.
Want to learn more about how Indiana weight loss surgery can help you? Then join us at a FREE informational seminar where Indianapolis bariatric surgeons and staff will discuss treatment options. Learn more by
clicking here.
If you have been considering learning more about bariatric surgery centers in Indiana or the various forms of weight loss surgery - including gastric bypass and Lap Band - please consider joining us at a FREE information seminar tonight at
Clarian Bariatrics.
You, and your support person, are invited to listen to Indiana Weight Loss Doctors talk about the many benefits of bariatric surgery and how you can break the cycle of obesity and reclaim your life!
Seminar begins at 6:30 p.m. at our Indianapolis clinic located at 6625 Network Way, Suite 100. Please call us toll free at 877-275-2555 for more information. You can also register by clicking on the image to the right of this post.
See you tonight!
This week we have had two great news stories, which feature
Clarian Bariatrics staff members! Below you will find an interview with Dr. Samer Mattar, Indianapolis Bariatric Surgeon and Medical Director of our weight loss surgery program, and Erin Light, Fitness and Health Specialist.
Chair squat
Indianapolis Star - Indianapolis,IN,USA
Erin Light, fitness coach for Clarian Bariatrics and a certified personal trainer, ... Light trains people taking part in Clarian Bariatrics' supervised ... |
Are you a fan of Clarian Bariatrics on Facebook? If not, what are you waiting for? We post a variety of photos, news articles and event reminders on there weekly. It's your "instant" news spot!
Whether you are a current/former patient or someone who is interested in learning more about Indiana weight loss surgery, there are tons of events happening at
Clarian Bariatrics this week!
Support GroupsWe will be having the following support groups this week!
- Clarian Health Cicero located at 1160 South Peru St., SR 19 in Cicero. Support group is held on the second Thursday of the month from 6 - 7 p.m.
- Pre-Surgery Coping Skills Group held each Thursday at the Clarian Bariatrics clinic from 4 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. This group is designed to explore changing family and friend relationships and social situations, including how to survive eating in social situations, how to respond to people who "push" food on you, and how to cope with people's reactions to your new weight loss and lifestyle. This group is free, but we ask that you please call 317-275-7010 or 877-275-2555 prior to attending.
Exercise ClassesWe will be holding the following exercise classes this week!
"Walk the Talk" Walking Group - Join us weekly for a walking program and support group that will help you burn calories, make friends and keep you on track with your goals. We meet every Friday from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Clarian Bariatrics outpatient clinic. At these group we will walk, talk and get fit together! Feel free to bring a sack lunch and chat with us during a support group meeting after the walk. Make sure you bring a water bottle and wear your good tennis shoes! In addition to our weekly walks, we participate as a team in charity walks related to disease prevention and research. There is a small cost for to sign-up for the walks, but the experience is priceless. If you cannot make it to Clarian Bariatrics every week to walk with us, feel free to keep up with a walking program and join us for the charity walks as often as you can!
FREE Informational SeminarsIndividuals will have two opportunities to learn about bariatric surgery this week. On Wednesday, August 12 and Thursday, August 13 you are invited to hear Indianapolis bariatric surgeons discuss the benefits of weight loss surgery procedures including gastric bypass and the Lap Band. Learn more by
clicking here!
Clarian Bariatrics was in the news several times last week! Click on the links below to view our recent news articles.
Single-incision procedure is easier on the patientIndianapolis Star - Indianapolis,IN,USA
Dr. Don Selzer is a physician at Clarian Bariatrics and associate professor of surgery at the Indiana University School of Medicine. ...Business LineMuncie Star Press - Muncie,IN,USA
The Bariatric Center, 2901 W. Jackson St., is now named Clarian Bariatrics at Ball Memorial Hospital. Officials said the goal of the partnership is to ...
Source: www.wthr.com
In bariatric surgery, excess skin can be a problem. A skin substitute is being added to the procedure to improve outcomes.
Have a question about any of the information listed above? Then join us at a FREE informational seminar. At the seminar you can listen to Indianapolis bariatric surgeons and staff discuss the many aspects of weight loss surgery. Click the image at the top right of this page to get started!
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.
See you there!
Not a good week for women's health and obesity. The following article came across my Google alert.
Obesity may be linked to a reduced volume of gray matter in the brains of postmenopausal women, according to a new study published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine: Journal of Biobehavioral Medicine.“A subset of women from the Pittsburgh Healthy Women Study (HWS) who had been followed for an average of 15 years was invited to participate in brain-imaging studies,” said lead author Isabella Soreca, MD, an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh. “We found that those who had gained the most weight had lower gray matter volume. Women who gain weight tend to have high blood pressure, impaired glucose tolerance and other health concerns that are known to affect the brain.”
Are you considering weight loss surgery? Then join us at a FREE informational seminar where you can learn about the different types of bariatric surgery (including gastric bypass and Lap Band) and hear from Indiana weight loss doctors at Clarian Bariatrics, a well-respected Indianapolis bariatric center.
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A very important article for all post-operative patients and those individuals considering weight loss surgery. At Clarian Bariatrics our team of expert dieticians and Indianapolis bariatric surgeons will work closely with you to monitor your progress and ensure that you are getting all the necessary nutrients.
However, the most important part of this article is the last sentence:
"Don't skip checkups, where doctors monitor bone health, and aggressively treat nutrient deficiencies."
The few few paragraphs are below and full text of this
weight loss surgery related article from the
Associated Press can be found by clicking on the link.
It isn't just the thunder thighs that shrink after obesity surgery. Melting fat somehow thins bones, too.
Doctors don't yet know how likely patients' bones are to thin enough to break in the years after surgery. But one of the first attempts to tell suggests they might have twice the average person's risk, and be even more likely to break a hand or foot.
The Mayo Clinic's finding is surprising, and further research is under way to see if the link is real. But with bariatric surgery booming and even teenagers in their key bone-building years increasingly trying it, specialists say uncovering long-term side effects and how to counter them takes on new urgency.
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.
Just a reminder that we are holding a FREE informational seminar at Clarian Bariatrics today at 10 a.m. Even if you didn't get a chance to pre-register, you can still stop by and meet our Indianapolis bariatric surgeons and staff.
At the seminar, you can also learn more about bariatric surgery costs, the bariatric surgery process and the different procedures including gastric bypass and Lap-Band. And, you can bring as many support people along as you like.
The seminar will be held at our Indianapolis location at 6625 Network Way, Suite 100. See you there!
f you are wondering if bariatric surgery is right for you then attend this FREE surgical weight loss seminar. Attendees can meet Indianapolis bariatric surgeons and staff members as well as former patients and learn about the many benefits of weight loss surgery.
At Clarian Bariatrics we know it is important to have a strong support group, so please feel free to bring as many people as you would like.
This seminar will be held at our Indianapolis location: 6625 Network Way, Suite 100, Indianapolis. Please RSVP by visiting this
Web site. If you have additional questions, please call 317-275-7010 or toll free at 877-275-2555 or by e-mail at bariatric@clarian.org.
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!
I am currently at the office packing up my gear to take out to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and I am so excited! I think that this former patient event is going to be great, and I am even more thrilled that the weather will (hopefully) cooperate. If you are unable to make it today, you will be missed, but know that we value the time, effort and dedication you have put into making a lifelong commitment to getting healthier.
If you are not currently a patient of Clarian Bariatrics, but want to learn more about weight loss surgery, then consider joining us at a FREE bariatric surgery informational session. You can learn about the different types of procedures (gastric bypass or Lap Band among others) and hear about bariatric surgery costs from Indianapolis Bariatric Surgeons.
We would love to meet you! Just click on the "Free Surgical Weight Loss" banner at the top right of this page. Maybe next year we will see you at our patient event!
An interesting article from Reuters that you may or may not find surprising. The first two paragraphs are below and you can
click here for the full text.
Obese children and adolescents are 26 percent more likely to have some kind of allergy, especially to food, U.S. researchers said on Monday.
They said it is not clear from the study if obesity causes allergies, but it suggests controlling obesity in young people may be important for lowering rates of childhood allergies and asthma.Are you struggling with weight loss and health problems associated with obesity? Then please join us at a FREE informational seminar where Indianapolis Bariatric Surgeons will discuss treatment methods and costs related to bariatric surgery. There is hope to break the cycle and achieve sustainable weight loss.
Click here for more information.
If you have been considering bariatric surgery, but have questions about bariatric surgery costs, types of procedures (gastric bypass or Lap-Band) or Indianapolis Bariatric Doctors, then consider joining us at two FREE informational seminars around the Indianapolis area.
On Thursday evening, Clarian Bariatrics staff will be holding two seminars: one at our Indianapolis location (6625 Network Way, Indianapolis) and one at Clarian Health Cicero (1160 South Peru Street, Ind. 19, Cicero). Now is your chance to have all your questions about weight loss surgery answered by medical professionals!
Please feel free to bring as many individuals with you as you would like as a solid support system is crucial to a successful outcome. Learn more and register by clicking on the image at the top right of this page or by visiting
ACallToChange.org.
Have you been considering weight loss surgery but are confused about what the different types of surgery - restrictive or malabsorption - and how they work?
Then watch this educational video by Samer Mattar, MD, FACS, the Medical Director of
Clarian Bariatrics. Additionally, if you have questions about bariatric surgery costs, Indianapolis Bariatric Surgeons, gastric bypass or the Lap-Band procedures, then join us at a FREE informational seminar.
Click on the image at the top right of this page to learn more!
An interesting article that came across my Google news alert today. Below are the first few paragraphs:
Paige Gilmore used to be so large she couldn't buckle up a seat belt in a car, or go on a roller-coaster ride with her son. No chair was big enough to hold her 420-pound, 5-foot-7-inch frame.
Dieting had never helped Ms. Gilmore, who has been overweight since the age of 9. "Once you get past 350 pounds, you can't even be weighed on a regular scale," she said. "I was desperate. I was hiding food and eating it for comfort. It was like a tic."
Then her doctor made an astonishing discovery - one that is revolutionizing the way morbidly obese people are treated, and viewed by society.He diagnosed her with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, a neuro-developmental irregularity that causes people to behave impulsively and seek constant stimulation. They nibble to counter feelings of restlessness, explains her physician, Lance Levy, a Toronto specialist in nutritional medicine.
What do you think? Have you ever felt like Paige? If you would like to learn more about weight loss surgery, then consider joining us at FREE informational seminar. There, you can learn about our Indiana Weight Loss Doctors, and Indianapolis Surgical Weight Loss options including gastric bypass and the Lap-Band. Click on the image at the top right of this page for more information.
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
Several of you in the Indianapolis area are already familiar with John Barnes, CEO and co-owner of Panther Racing, who was kind of enough to share his weight loss surgery story with us.
Well, his transformation is now making the rounds of the Indy Racing League circuit!
Click here to check out an article about John on IndyCar.com. I will re-post our Clarian Bariatrics commercial with John in case you want to see more.
In the meantime, if you are considering bariatric weight loss, join us at a FREE informational session this Thursday. Information can be found by clicking on the photo at the top right of this page.
At the seminar you can ask questions of Indiana Weight Loss Doctors at a premier Indianapolis Bariatric Center. Feel free to bring as many people along as you'd like. We can't wait to meet you!
Today, it is nearly impossible to pick up a magazine, newspaper or watch TV and not see the letters "BMI."
BMI is used in determining obesity, morbid obesity and childhood obesity. BMI is a great tool for simply gauging where you fall on the weight category table, and is one of the tools used to determine if you are a candidate for weight loss surgery.
To calculate your BMI,
follow this link to the Obesity Action Coalition Web site. Do you have an additional question about causes of obesity, bariatric surgery costs or Indiana Weight Loss Doctors? Then join us at a FREE informational session. Click on the image at the top right of this page for more information.
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