Stomach Stapling

The following piece hit my Google alert today and I found it a pretty interesting read from The Huffington Post. In this popular series from the Web site, they take two physicians and have them debate a hot-button issue. In this case, stomach stapling surgery and weight loss surgery in general.

After working with Clarian Bariatrics for the past two years, I side with the camp that bariatric weight loss is the only way morbidly obese individuals can overcome  a circle of health problems and reclaim their lives.

However, like anything in life, the decision to undergo weight loss surgery should not be made alone and without careful consideration. Talk to your physician, family and friends and read as much as you can about the pros and cons of this life-saving surgery before making a decision.

Click here to read the full article from The Huffington Post, and consider joining us at a free informational session if you have additional questions about bariatric surgery costs, causes of obesity or Indiana Hospitals.

The seminar was full of information regarding the different surgeries, pros and cons, lifestyle changes and basic steps to get started. When the seminar was finished we had the chance to speak with employees from Clarian Bariatrics. I instantly felt a warm sense of welcome and was astonished by the compassion of each person I talked to. The thought of discovering a place where people truly understood my situation and were eager to help was almost unbelievable.

The next few weeks I had long conversations with my husband and the reality of having surgery. We agreed that this would be kept between the two of us at this point. I was not ready to hear the reactions of my friends and family members because I just knew it would be negative. I had many hours of research and paperwork under my belt but I decided it would be in my best interest to attend support group. I wanted to hear the good, the bad and the ugly right from the horses mouth. 

This decision was easier said than done! I had never attended any type of group meetings like this.  The first night I decided to attend group I was as nervous as I was the day I entered high school!   How on earth was I going to walk into a room full of people I don’t know? How will they accept an outsider? Will I be judged by my appearance? What do I wear? What do I say? Where do I sit? What the heck was I thinking?

Check back next week for more of my story! In the meantime leave me questions you have about anything including:  Indianapolis Gastric Bypass, Gastric Bypass Surgery Cost, Indianapolis Bariatric Centers, Stomach Stapling Surgery and Indiana Bariatric Doctors.

Obviously results vary by all kinds of factors. According to the Clarian Bariatrics Web site where we discuss Indianapolis gastric bypass surgery:

"The failure rate for bariatric surgery is approximately 10-15 percent. In those patients who regain some or all of their weight following surgery, it is almost always because they fail to follow the guidelines and lifestyle changes required. Most patients who realize true "success" through bariatric surgery do so because they follow-up their surgery on a regular basis, and pay close attention to what and how much they eat. When you do that, you can almost be certain of long, lasting weight loss."

If you are considering weight loss surgery, it is important to talk to others who have already lived through gastric bypass weight loss, stomach stapling surgery or another bariatric procedure to get a better idea of what to expect.

Learning from people who are in a similar situation and have had a similar lifestyle changes can be incredibly helpful in determining if Indianapolis weight loss surgery is right for you. Clarian Bariatrics offers free monthly seminars with Indiana weight loss doctors and peers that are considering weight loss surgery options. To register or to get additional information, call (317) 275-7010 or visit this Web site to register.

With the passing of the Labor Day holiday it means that summer has officially come to a close. That is kind of hard to believe when it is still 90 degrees outside! I don't know about you, but autumn is my favorite season because it brings my favorite holiday (Halloween) and my favorite Sunday activity (football!)

As we prepare for the colder weather, I wanted to make everyone aware of Clarian Bariatrics upcoming informational seminars for September. Since we launched the blog in July we have received a lot of comments and questions relating to bariatric surgery costs including gastric bypass surgery costs, stomach stapling and laparascopic procedures.

The informational sessions are your opportunity to bring with you as many support people - and questions - necessary to feel comfortable with taking the first step towards a new you. There are so many bariatric doctors and surgeons in Indiana that perform weight loss surgery and it is important that individuals are informed of all the risks and expectations.

One of my next posts will be about the importance of "shopping around," but for now, please consider joining us at one of these upcoming information sessions.

• Thursday, September 11 at 6:30 p.m.
• Saturday, September 13 at 10 a.m.
• Thursday, September 18 at 6:30 p.m.
• Thursday, September 25 at 6:30 p.m.

Each will session will be held at Clarian Bariatrics, located at INTECH Park, Building 11, 6625 Network Way, Suite 100, Indianapolis. Please call us at 317-275-7010 if you have questions or click on the photo at the top right corner of this page to save your place!