Please note that our FREE weight loss surgery seminar scheduled for Saturday, February 6, has been CANCELED due to inclement weather. Please call us at 877-275-2555 with questions or to learn about upcoming opportunities.
I know I am five days late, but that still doesn't mean I cannot wish all our blog readers a Happy New Year! As I was preparing for a few days off last week, I could have sworn that I scheduled a post wishing everyone a safe and happy New Year, but alas, I forgot. 
Regardless, I hope that 2010 is off to a great start for all of you! I know I have some changes in store this year and we have some great things happening at Clarian Bariatrics. If you have not come in to see us for a while, please stop in. We'd love to see how you are doing.
If you are considering weight loss surgery, please consider joining us at a FREE informational seminar. We hold them on Thursday's and one Saturday each month. This is your opportunity to ask questions of Indiana Bariatric Surgeons and former patients to find out what to expect at every step of the process. If you would like to learn more, please click on the image to the right of this posting to get started.
May 2010 be your best year yet!
Regardless, I hope that 2010 is off to a great start for all of you! I know I have some changes in store this year and we have some great things happening at Clarian Bariatrics. If you have not come in to see us for a while, please stop in. We'd love to see how you are doing.
If you are considering weight loss surgery, please consider joining us at a FREE informational seminar. We hold them on Thursday's and one Saturday each month. This is your opportunity to ask questions of Indiana Bariatric Surgeons and former patients to find out what to expect at every step of the process. If you would like to learn more, please click on the image to the right of this posting to get started.
May 2010 be your best year yet!
A very interesting article published by the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons that discusses some trends they see in the coming year in relation to weight loss surgery. I'm proud to say that the Clarian Bariatrics program is already using may of these "trends" including single incision surgery, Lap Bands and an adolescent program. To read the full article, please click here.
Also, please consider joining us at the first of the year at a FREE informational seminar to have your bariatric surgery questions answered by Indianpolis surgeons. Learn about weight loss surgery costs, the insurance process and the different types of surgical options available.
Dates and times can be found by clicking on the image to the right of this post or by visiting A Call to Change.
Also, please consider joining us at the first of the year at a FREE informational seminar to have your bariatric surgery questions answered by Indianpolis surgeons. Learn about weight loss surgery costs, the insurance process and the different types of surgical options available.
Dates and times can be found by clicking on the image to the right of this post or by visiting A Call to Change.
The following is from the Chicago Daily Herald.
Local researchers have found an alarming increase in the rate of obesity among people with diabetes. A Loyola University Health System study found that one out of five people with Type 2 diabetes is 100 pounds or more overweight.
Among African-Americans with Type 2 diabetes, the morbid obesity rate is one out of three. People with a body mass index greater than 40 are considered to be morbidly obese. Between the survey periods of 1976-1980 and 2005-2006, the rate of morbid obesity increased 141 percent for Type 2 diabetes patients.
Beyond those extreme cases, almost two-thirds of adults with Type 2 diabetes are just plain obese. Obesity increases the risk of complications from diabetes, such as cardiovascular disease, kidney disease and sleep-disordered breathing.
If you would like to learn more about how weight loss surgery can help with causes and symptoms of obesity, please join us at a FREE informational seminar to meet with Indiana bariatric surgeons and staff and ask questions about bariatric procedures and insurance approval. Click on the icon to the right to get started.
Local researchers have found an alarming increase in the rate of obesity among people with diabetes. A Loyola University Health System study found that one out of five people with Type 2 diabetes is 100 pounds or more overweight.
Among African-Americans with Type 2 diabetes, the morbid obesity rate is one out of three. People with a body mass index greater than 40 are considered to be morbidly obese. Between the survey periods of 1976-1980 and 2005-2006, the rate of morbid obesity increased 141 percent for Type 2 diabetes patients.
Beyond those extreme cases, almost two-thirds of adults with Type 2 diabetes are just plain obese. Obesity increases the risk of complications from diabetes, such as cardiovascular disease, kidney disease and sleep-disordered breathing.
If you would like to learn more about how weight loss surgery can help with causes and symptoms of obesity, please join us at a FREE informational seminar to meet with Indiana bariatric surgeons and staff and ask questions about bariatric procedures and insurance approval. Click on the icon to the right to get started.
In my time with Clarian Bariatrics, I have heard patients say many times that they have tried this diet or that diet with no success. For some people eating smaller portions and exercise (the only proven "diet") still yields no results and that is where weight loss surgery can help. If you are interested in learning more, please join us for a FREE informational seminar by clicking the icon to the right. Full text of the article can be found here.
According to a survey commissioned by the British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG), the temptation of svelte figures compels the masses to blindly follow the crazy crash diets touted by celebrities, which can cause health problems like obsessive behavior and obesity.
The doctors caution that though the so called “super” diets techniques offer a quick fix for fast weight loss
the results are short-term.
People find it difficult to adhere to the diets for extended periods of time and start eating nutritionally unbalanced food which brings the pounds bouncing back.
In addition, many fad diets don’t work at all, and some can be dangerous because they’re based on bad or strange ideas.
According to a survey commissioned by the British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG), the temptation of svelte figures compels the masses to blindly follow the crazy crash diets touted by celebrities, which can cause health problems like obsessive behavior and obesity.
The doctors caution that though the so called “super” diets techniques offer a quick fix for fast weight loss
the results are short-term.
People find it difficult to adhere to the diets for extended periods of time and start eating nutritionally unbalanced food which brings the pounds bouncing back.
In addition, many fad diets don’t work at all, and some can be dangerous because they’re based on bad or strange ideas.
The following is a daily inspiration by Katie Jay:
Most weight loss surgery patients know what they should be doing to be successful but almost everyone struggles from time to time. When you are struggling, do you find it hard to reach out for help? A lot of people feel so bad about what they are doing, they retreat in shame.
So if you are in a good place, reach out to someone who may be struggling. You don’t need to judge them; just let them know you understand and that you’re there for them. Remind them they are worthy.
Action for the day: Think about someone who you know is struggling with maintaining their weight loss surgery lifestyle. Give them a call today and offer your support!
Most weight loss surgery patients know what they should be doing to be successful but almost everyone struggles from time to time. When you are struggling, do you find it hard to reach out for help? A lot of people feel so bad about what they are doing, they retreat in shame.
So if you are in a good place, reach out to someone who may be struggling. You don’t need to judge them; just let them know you understand and that you’re there for them. Remind them they are worthy.
Action for the day: Think about someone who you know is struggling with maintaining their weight loss surgery lifestyle. Give them a call today and offer your support!
The following is a daily inspiration by Katie Jay:
It’s the most wonderful time of the year.. or so some people think. For many people the holiday season is stressful and or depressing. This is the time of year to seek support and give it. If you respond to stress with self-destructive behaviors (over committing, over eating, having un realistic expectations of what you can handle) your holiday season will hinder your progress.
You don’t have to surrender your sanity to the season. You don’t have to bake. You don’t have to eat the hors d’ oeuvres. You don’t have to spend more money than you have. Seek support for your new lifestyle if you need it and offer to help others get through the holidays. Sometimes the best way to stay on track is by being an example to others who are struggling.
Action for the day: Plan a realistic day today. Don’t buy into the myth of having to do what everyone else is doing and touch base with another weight loss surgery patient today to get and give support.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year.. or so some people think. For many people the holiday season is stressful and or depressing. This is the time of year to seek support and give it. If you respond to stress with self-destructive behaviors (over committing, over eating, having un realistic expectations of what you can handle) your holiday season will hinder your progress.
You don’t have to surrender your sanity to the season. You don’t have to bake. You don’t have to eat the hors d’ oeuvres. You don’t have to spend more money than you have. Seek support for your new lifestyle if you need it and offer to help others get through the holidays. Sometimes the best way to stay on track is by being an example to others who are struggling.
Action for the day: Plan a realistic day today. Don’t buy into the myth of having to do what everyone else is doing and touch base with another weight loss surgery patient today to get and give support.
Many of you may know that all weight loss surgeries for Clarian Bariatrics patients are 
performed at Clarian North Medical Center in Carmel. Well today, December 1, marks our fourth birthday!
I was lucky enough to be one of the individuals that helped open the hospital, and every year on this date I cannot help but think about how far we have come in just four short years.
One of the things that makes this birthday so great is that we have helped almost 600 individuals overcome obesity problems with the help of our Indiana weight loss doctors and staff at Clarian North.
Thank you for your continued support of Clarian North and our Indiana bariatric center!
performed at Clarian North Medical Center in Carmel. Well today, December 1, marks our fourth birthday!I was lucky enough to be one of the individuals that helped open the hospital, and every year on this date I cannot help but think about how far we have come in just four short years.
One of the things that makes this birthday so great is that we have helped almost 600 individuals overcome obesity problems with the help of our Indiana weight loss doctors and staff at Clarian North.
Thank you for your continued support of Clarian North and our Indiana bariatric center!
The Clarian Bariatrics support group meeting for gastric band patients was held on Tuesday, November 17 where we discussed holiday eating.
Did you know that the average American packs on about of 10 to 15 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s? During the holiday season, it is easy to get off track, especially when holiday treats taunt us at work, at home, and social events. The holidays are about celebrating with family and friends, but these celebrations often involve foods that are high in calories and short on nutrition. The typical holiday meal can have up to 3,000 to 4,000 calories. However, eating healthy and maintaining an active lifestyle doesn’t mean you have to take the joy out of the holiday season.
Here are a few tips to keep in mind during the holiday season:
Clarian Bariatrics will provide monthly support group for Gastric Lap Band weight loss surgery patients on the third Wednesday of each month from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Patients may bring family and/or support members to the meetings. Next month's topic will be on "What is and How to prevent Maladaptive Eating?" on December 19. See you there!
Did you know that the average American packs on about of 10 to 15 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s? During the holiday season, it is easy to get off track, especially when holiday treats taunt us at work, at home, and social events. The holidays are about celebrating with family and friends, but these celebrations often involve foods that are high in calories and short on nutrition. The typical holiday meal can have up to 3,000 to 4,000 calories. However, eating healthy and maintaining an active lifestyle doesn’t mean you have to take the joy out of the holiday season.
Here are a few tips to keep in mind during the holiday season:
- Maintain your routine! Meal times, food journaling, etc
- Don't skip meals before the big meal or holiday party.
- Stick with your meals plan 3-4 ounces of protein and up to 1 cup vegetables. Total amount at meal time should not exceed one and half cups.
- Offer to bring a favorite low-calorie dish to holiday parties. Holiday foods that are low fat and low-calorie but still crowd pleasers!
- Have a plan of what and how much you will eat before you attend the function and keep portions small.
- Remember eat your calories avoid drinking calories.
- Make exercise part of your holiday and shopping experience. Park as far away from the stores and malls as you can, so you're forced to walk and burn some extra calories. Try to exercise at least 30 minutes per day during the holidays.
- Go to this link “Walk off your Thanksgiving Dinner,” which will calculate how many miles your will need to walk to burn calories from your Thanksgiving meal. http://walking.about.com/library/cal/blthanksgivingcalories.htm
Clarian Bariatrics will provide monthly support group for Gastric Lap Band weight loss surgery patients on the third Wednesday of each month from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Patients may bring family and/or support members to the meetings. Next month's topic will be on "What is and How to prevent Maladaptive Eating?" on December 19. See you there!
Here are 10 Tips for a Low-Stress Thanksgiving, by Cathy Wilson, ACC,CLC, Director of Obesity Help Support Group Leader Program
As weight loss surgery patients, some of our stress comes from all the food choices that we aren't faced with normally. Here are a few tips to help lower stress and make this Thanksgiving holiday one that you will not see reflected on the scale.
1. Plan ahead. If you are hosting the Thanksgiving get-together, include some healthy dishes that you will be able to enjoy. If you are a guest, bring your own weight loss surgery friendly dish. You'll know there will be a dish and a protein that will be available for you to enjoy.
2. Rally the troops. Make this year's Thanksgiving get-together a potluck and let each guest bring a dish of their own. The guests can bring the traditional meal items.
3. Move it or lose it. Take part in some type of physical activity before and after the meal.
4. Clean it up. Offer to help clear the table and clean up the kitchen. No bites during the clean up process. Burn some calories.
5. Just say NO to leftovers. Don't accept any of the leftovers that will have survived the Thanksgiving meal. Resist temptation!
As weight loss surgery patients, some of our stress comes from all the food choices that we aren't faced with normally. Here are a few tips to help lower stress and make this Thanksgiving holiday one that you will not see reflected on the scale.
1. Plan ahead. If you are hosting the Thanksgiving get-together, include some healthy dishes that you will be able to enjoy. If you are a guest, bring your own weight loss surgery friendly dish. You'll know there will be a dish and a protein that will be available for you to enjoy.
2. Rally the troops. Make this year's Thanksgiving get-together a potluck and let each guest bring a dish of their own. The guests can bring the traditional meal items.
3. Move it or lose it. Take part in some type of physical activity before and after the meal.
4. Clean it up. Offer to help clear the table and clean up the kitchen. No bites during the clean up process. Burn some calories.
5. Just say NO to leftovers. Don't accept any of the leftovers that will have survived the Thanksgiving meal. Resist temptation!
I just wanted to post a video from one of our many success stories, Brook. She was kind enough to share her story with the Indianapolis area by being featured in Clarian Bariatrics commericals. Brook is a great example of how weight loss surgery can change your life.
If you would like to learn more about the bariatric surgery process, please come listen to one of our Indianapolis-based surgeons discuss treatment options and much more at a FREE informational seminar. Dates, times and the ability to RSVP can be found by clicking here.
If you would like to learn more about the bariatric surgery process, please come listen to one of our Indianapolis-based surgeons discuss treatment options and much more at a FREE informational seminar. Dates, times and the ability to RSVP can be found by clicking here.
Okay, this title immediately stuck out at me. After reading the article, I think the theory makes perfect sense. It's similar to the studies that prove talking to a fetus or listening to classical music can make a profound impact on learning later in life. What do you think? The first few paragraphs are below and full text can be found by clicking here.
When Kathy Perusse had weight-loss surgery and shed 120 pounds, she may have done more than make her own life easier.
She went on to have two daughters, and she may have boosted their chances of avoiding becoming obese, like her two older children are.
That's the implication of research suggesting that something in an obese woman's womb can program her fetus toward becoming a fat child and adult. It's not about simply passing along genes that promote obesity; it's some sort of still-mysterious signal.
The idea has only recently entered conversations between doctors and female patients, and scientists are scrambling to track down a biological explanation. That knowledge, in turn, may provide new ways to block obesity from crossing generations.
When Kathy Perusse had weight-loss surgery and shed 120 pounds, she may have done more than make her own life easier.
She went on to have two daughters, and she may have boosted their chances of avoiding becoming obese, like her two older children are.
That's the implication of research suggesting that something in an obese woman's womb can program her fetus toward becoming a fat child and adult. It's not about simply passing along genes that promote obesity; it's some sort of still-mysterious signal.
The idea has only recently entered conversations between doctors and female patients, and scientists are scrambling to track down a biological explanation. That knowledge, in turn, may provide new ways to block obesity from crossing generations.
When searching for a weight loss program, the first place to start is by asking your family physician for a recommendation. Your doctor should be able to provide you with several options for programs that other patients have found to be successful.
Ideally, you should do a lot of research, ask a lot of questions, and find a weight loss program that you are comfortable with (even excited about participating in!)
Here are the basic things you should consider when researching weight loss programs:
If you would like to learn more tips about searching for a program, please click here.
Ideally, you should do a lot of research, ask a lot of questions, and find a weight loss program that you are comfortable with (even excited about participating in!)
Here are the basic things you should consider when researching weight loss programs:
- How much weight do you wish to lose? Your program should encourage you to set realistic and attainable goals.
- How much support will you receive from the program? Find a program that offers support in ways that suit your lifestyle (online classes, personal counseling, support groups, etc.)
- Can the program be customized to meet your lifestyle? The program you choose should fit the way you live. If they simply make you eat things you don't like, it will be hard to stick with it.
- What kind of maintenance program is provided? The best programs include a maintenance regime that focuses on helping you change your eating and exercise patterns.
If you would like to learn more tips about searching for a program, please click here.
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!
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!
You have chosen a new way of life with weight loss surgery, a new way that isn’t supposed to include a lot of unhealthy eating. But as Halloween approaches, and other holidays follow 
close behind, your sense will be assaulted more and more with holiday treats. Are they really treats? When you look at a piece of candy and think, “Oh that looks good! One won’t hurt,” you are not contemplating treating yourself, you are contemplating sabotaging yourself.
If you really don’t want to eat things that are unhealthy for you around the holidays, think of the candy as the damaging force it really is. No matter how much we love it, sugar is NOT good for us. Eating candy is like digging a hole. One bite can be the first shovel-full of dirt. Do you really want to risk falling into that hole?
Action for the day:
Treat yourself by putting those unhealthy foods out of sight as best you can, and resolve to eat only satisfying, healthy foods today.
close behind, your sense will be assaulted more and more with holiday treats. Are they really treats? When you look at a piece of candy and think, “Oh that looks good! One won’t hurt,” you are not contemplating treating yourself, you are contemplating sabotaging yourself.If you really don’t want to eat things that are unhealthy for you around the holidays, think of the candy as the damaging force it really is. No matter how much we love it, sugar is NOT good for us. Eating candy is like digging a hole. One bite can be the first shovel-full of dirt. Do you really want to risk falling into that hole?
Action for the day:
Treat yourself by putting those unhealthy foods out of sight as best you can, and resolve to eat only satisfying, healthy foods today.
Laparoscopic surgery is a less invasive surgical option because it eliminates the need for a long incision to open the abdomen. With this procedure, a small video camera is inserted through small incisions made in the abdominal wall, and the surgeon views the procedure on a video monitor. This helps the surgeon to achieve better visualization.
Studies have shown that this type of surgery offers the following benefits:
Laparoscopic procedures produce similar weight loss to open surgical methods. However, not all patients are candidates for this approach.
Studies have shown that this type of surgery offers the following benefits:
- Less pain.
- Easier breathing and increased lung function.
- Fewer wound complications.
- Faster recovery times.
Laparoscopic procedures produce similar weight loss to open surgical methods. However, not all patients are candidates for this approach.
Ever wonder what you can expect after bariatric weight loss surgery with Clarian Bariatrics? This video helps answer some of those questions!
Are you looking to gather more information on weight loss surgery? Have you wanted to ask questoins about bariatric surgery costs, types of weight loss surgery (including Lap Band and Gastric Bypass) and the Indiana insurance approval process?
Then consider joining us for a FREE informational weight loss seminar on Thursday October 29 at 6:30 pm in Cicero, Indiana at 1160 South Peru Street, State Road 19. You can register online at ACallToChange.org.
Also, feel free to bring as many of your friends and loved ones along to hear our Indianapolis-based bariatric surgeons discuss the process. See you there!
Then consider joining us for a FREE informational weight loss seminar on Thursday October 29 at 6:30 pm in Cicero, Indiana at 1160 South Peru Street, State Road 19. You can register online at ACallToChange.org.
Also, feel free to bring as many of your friends and loved ones along to hear our Indianapolis-based bariatric surgeons discuss the process. See you there!
Restrictive operations serve only to restrict food intake and do not interfere with the normal digestive process. To perform the surgery, doctors create a small pouch at the top of the stomach where food enters from the esophagus. Initially, the pouch holds about one ounce of food and later expands to hold more. The lower outlet of the pouch has a small opening to delay the emptying of food from the pouch and cause a feeling of fullness.
Restrictive operations for obesity include the Adjustable Gastric Ban (LAP-BAND), which restricts the size of the stomach using a band.
Although restrictive operations lead to weight loss in almost all patients, they are less successful than malabsorptive operations in achieving substantial, long-term weight loss. Some patients regain weight. Others are unable to adjust their eating habits and fail to lose the desired weight. Successful results depend on the patient's willingness to adopt a long-term plan of healthy eating and regular physical activity.
Restrictive operations for obesity include the Adjustable Gastric Ban (LAP-BAND), which restricts the size of the stomach using a band.
Although restrictive operations lead to weight loss in almost all patients, they are less successful than malabsorptive operations in achieving substantial, long-term weight loss. Some patients regain weight. Others are unable to adjust their eating habits and fail to lose the desired weight. Successful results depend on the patient's willingness to adopt a long-term plan of healthy eating and regular physical activity.
This operation is the most common and successful malabsorptive surgery. First, a small stomach pouch is created to restrict food intake. Next, a Y-shaped section of the small intestine is attached to the pouch to allow food to bypass the lower stomach, the duodenum (the first segment of the small intestine), and the first portion of the jejunum (the second segment of the small intestine). This bypass reduces the amount of calories and nutrients the body absorbs. It is the primary surgery performed by The Clarian Bariatric Center.
This operation can be performed either by a traditional open surgery or laparoscopically, a relatively new technology using a small video camera and a few customized instruments to perform surgery with minimal tissue damage. The Roux-en-Y technique is generally more effective in reversing health problems associated with severe obesity. Patients who have malabsorptive operations generally lose two-thirds of their excess weight within two years.
This operation can be performed either by a traditional open surgery or laparoscopically, a relatively new technology using a small video camera and a few customized instruments to perform surgery with minimal tissue damage. The Roux-en-Y technique is generally more effective in reversing health problems associated with severe obesity. Patients who have malabsorptive operations generally lose two-thirds of their excess weight within two years.
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