...To the drug companies in that I’m no longer on the lengthy list of medicine that I was prior to my weight loss surgery. Goodbye, farewell, tootles to blood pressure medicine, diabetes medication, cholesterol medicine, daily aspirin and GERD medication that insurance wasn’t happy to cover.…
Read MoreProblems caused by obesity can include diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, sleep apnea, and depression. Indiana weight loss doctors say that anyone 100 pounds or more overweight is morbidly obese. For many in Indianapolis Gastric Bypass surgery might be a solution. The best weight loss programs…
Read MoreI recently had someone ask me which weight loss surgery procedure is performed most often at Clarian Bariatrics. After doing some checking with Terri, she told me that about 85 percent of our cases are roux-en-y (RNY) gastric bypass surgeries. The remaining 15 percent is made up of Lap Band surgeries.…
Read MoreToday, I would like to address the important topic of adopting, and maintaining, correct eating habits after weight loss surgery. As I see more patients who are farther out from weight loss procedures, I often notice that some unwelcome habits are taken up while eating; primarily not paying attention,…
Read MoreWe like to share patient stories whenever possible, and there are some stories that leave such a lasting impact we decide to use the individual's words in a television advertisement so that others can become educated on the serious health implications morbid obesity presents. Ron's story was…
Read MoreOften times when you surround yourself with a topic you forget that not everyone around you has the same level of understanding. The other day I was explaining weight loss surgery to one of my classmates and he kept giving me a "huh" look when I threw out a couple of terms. To help clear the air, I thought…
Read MoreBelow are some more tips by fitness expert Erin Light. Erin is the owner of FIT-Biz! Wellness and a reporter for RTV6. Erin is an expert in Indiana weight loss and working with Indiana bariatric surgeons and Indiana bariatric patients to improve outcomes for those undergoing weight loss surgery. Enjoy!…
Read MoreA lot of people in our seminars ask Indiana weight loss doctors about Lap Band surgery as an option at Clarian Bariatrics. Lap Band is a restrictive surgery that works by physically restricting the stomach size which then slows down digestion. Normally, a stomach can hold about three pints, after obesity…
Read MoreWow! I just read this article and was really taken aback by the statistics. Diabetes is one of the most common health problems with obesity and many Indiana bariatrics patients suffer from this sometimes fatal disease. In fact, John Barnes' (who you will be meeting in a few weeks) diabetes was so…
Read MoreThis afternoon I was in a meeting with my marketing counterparts from all Clarian Health hospitals and it is exciting to see all the opportunities we will be able to offer the communities we serve in 2009! With many free screening opportunities and fun-filled events on tap, 2009 will be a great year…
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