Bariatric Seminars
Bariatric/Medical Weight Loss
- Surgical vs. Non-Surgical Weight Loss
- Surgery Process
- Bariatric Surgical Candidate Criteria
- Types of Weight Loss Surgery
- Non-Surgical Medically Supervised Weight Loss
- Bariatric Seminars
- IU Health Bariatric & Medical Weight Loss Physicians
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IU Health Bariatric & Medical Weight Loss is one of the only bariatric centers that offers both a surgical weight loss program and a non-surgical medically supervised weight loss program. Programs are customized to meet the patient’s needs, and support groups and educational classes are offered before, during, and after the weight loss journey. We have a comprehensive team composed of surgeons, bariatricians, nurses, fitness experts, registered dieticians, psychologists and a strong interdisciplinary team. Many of our surgeons, bariatricians, and psychologists are recognized as leaders in the field, and our surgeons have performs thousands of weight loss operations.
Join us for an educational seminar to speak with our surgeons, team of experts, and past patients to learn how weight loss surgery or our medically supervised weight loss program can help you gain control of your weight, regain health and start a new life. If you are interested in attending a seminar, please fill out our online registration form or call 317.275.7010 or 877.275.2555 (toll free) to reserve your spot. You do not have to register to attend a seminar, but patients are required to attend a seminar before starting their program.
About the Seminars:
Seminars are held at the IU Health Bariatric & Medical Weight Loss INTECH Park location on certain Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays throughout the year. Seminars held on Wednesdays and Thursdays start at 6 pm and those held on Saturdays start at 10 am.
During the seminar, you will hear about our entire program including minimally invasive surgical and non-surgical options. You will learn about the pre and post op care for weight loss surgery patients, minimally invasive surgery options, requirements for the surgical and non-surgical programs, and support groups and educational classes offered to everyone. Our experienced staff is there to guide you on your journey and make sure your questions are answered.
Please Note: Due to the popularity of the Medically Supervised Weight Loss Programs, we are not able to currently accept new patients. You may still attend the seminar to learn about our highly successful minimally invasive surgery program.
Upcoming Seminar Dates:
May:
23
June:
9, 13, 28
July:
11, 14, 19
To view dates for the entire calendar year, please visit our events calendar.
Other IU Health Bariatric Programs
IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
We offer surgical seminars only. Our seminars are held on the third Wednesday each month at Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie at 6 pm and occasionally at other locations throughout central Indiana. For questions on the IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital seminars, please call the number below.
Phone 765.747.4410
Other Hospitals
For locations closer to you, please find where our additional IU Health hospital bariatric programs are located.