Gastric Band Surgery
Gastric band surgery is a minimally-invasive weight loss procedure that speeds up weight loss.
Bariatric & Medical Weight Loss
Weight loss support and surgery options, tailored to your needs
At IU Health, we deliver the highest quality of care and compassion to patients who have obesity.
We offer a customized approach to surgical weight loss at the following locations:
- IU Health Arnett Hospital (Lafayette, IN)
- IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital (Muncie, IN)
- IU Health North Hospital (Carmel, IN)
Non-surgical medical weight loss programs are offered with our surgical programs in Lafayette and Muncie. Non-surgical medical weight loss is also available in Carmel through the medical weight loss program team.
All bariatric surgeries are performed laparoscopically (unless there is a medical reason not to do so). This means many small incisions are made instead of one large incision. This typically results in less pain, a faster recovery and less scarring.
Our team will be with you on your weight loss journey. Our experts are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care, compassion and support for you. We want to promote vital, long-term success.
Many of our surgeons are recognized as leaders and educators in the field. They have performed thousands of weight loss operations. They are published in numerous academic journals and textbooks. All staff members are committed to the science and art of caring for patients with obesity.
Bariatric surgery can be a tool used to help you achieve your weight loss goals. But pursuing surgical weight loss is not for everyone. We will give you the information you need to make the choice that is right for you.
Our services include but are not limited to:
Additional services include:
- Nutritional counseling
- Fitness training
- Support groups before and after surgery
Partnership with Indiana University School of Medicine
Our partnership with IU School of Medicine gives our team access to leading edge research, nationally-known scientists and the latest advancements in the causes, prevention and treatment of obesity.
The IU School of Medicine offers a Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgical Fellowship for highly specialized training in bariatric procedures.
Our Approach to Bariatric & Medical Weight Loss
We offer a customized approach to surgical weight loss at the following locations:
- IU Health Arnett Hospital (Lafayette, IN)
- IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital (Muncie, IN)
- IU Health North Hospital (Carmel, IN)
Non-surgical medical weight loss programs are offered with our surgical programs in Lafayette and Muncie. Non-surgical medical weight loss is also available in Carmel through the medical weight loss program team.
All bariatric surgeries are performed laparoscopically (unless there is a medical reason not to do so). This means many small incisions are made instead of one large incision. This typically results in less pain, a faster recovery and less scarring.
Our team will be with you on your weight loss journey. Our experts are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care, compassion and support for you. We want to promote vital, long-term success.
Many of our surgeons are recognized as leaders and educators in the field. They have performed thousands of weight loss operations. They are published in numerous academic journals and textbooks. All staff members are committed to the science and art of caring for patients with obesity.
Bariatric surgery can be a tool used to help you achieve your weight loss goals. But pursuing surgical weight loss is not for everyone. We will give you the information you need to make the choice that is right for you.
Our services include but are not limited to:
Additional services include:
- Nutritional counseling
- Fitness training
- Support groups before and after surgery
Partnership with Indiana University School of Medicine
Our partnership with IU School of Medicine gives our team access to leading edge research, nationally-known scientists and the latest advancements in the causes, prevention and treatment of obesity.
The IU School of Medicine offers a Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgical Fellowship for highly specialized training in bariatric procedures.
Sep 16
Linda McElhiney transformed her health after undergoing gastric sleeve surgery with the IU Health North Bariatrics team.
Patient Stories for Bariatric & Medical Weight Loss
Sep 16
Linda McElhiney transformed her health after undergoing gastric sleeve surgery with the IU Health North Bariatrics team.
