I was just wondering if there are any Hoosiers out there... Or anyone for that matter. I feel invisible on here!!!!!!! :confused:

Kandi5912, how are you doing? Did you get your procedure done in Carmel? How did it turn out for you? Just beginning the process with St. Vincent's Bariatric. Any info you can give me is much appreciated.......Shoop-Schupp.

thanks..

Hi, Im from NWI, My surgen is out of Downers Grove,Il, but has a office in Merrillville In. He is such a sweet person. I am post, Kinda worried. Not sure if it will help, told that you can gain also?

Hi i just moved to IN and i am getting the Lap Band done....i am looking at using dr McEwen...has anyone heard of him or used him..he has amazing credentials but i have found that his price is sorta high and i am going to be self pay....well just wanted to say hi and good luck to everyone!

I am in Bloomington and am seeing Dr. Ray at his new surgery center. I have my last nutrition class this week so I am hoping to schedule surgery soon. At last appointment he said we should be able to have it done before the end of the month... I am getting excited.

If you are worried about money-you can go to Obesity Help - Weight Loss, Surgery, Support Groups, Forums, Surgical Procedures and look at other banding doctors in Indiana and also look at their credentials. They may or may not be cheaper but it will give you a comparison to go by.

Good luck!

I am in Bloomington and am seeing Dr. Ray at his new surgery center. I have my last nutrition class this week so I am hoping to schedule surgery soon. At last appointment he said we should be able to have it done before the end of the month... I am getting excited.

Amy, I sent you a private message but I am not sure if you know how to access them yet. I was banded by Dr. Ray on November 27th and have had 2 fills with him since. if you have any questions or just want to get together to talk about the band let me know!

-Lindsay

Amy, I sent you a private message but I am not sure if you know how to access them yet. I was banded by Dr. Ray on November 27th and have had 2 fills with him since. if you have any questions or just want to get together to talk about the band let me know!

-Lindsay

Thanks! I will let you know how things go. I am sure the questions will come too! I am scheduled to be banded on Tuesday. I still haven't told anyone but my husband. I am getting use to the "light meals" and no snacks. Bought a bunch of liquids for the next few weeks last night so I am feeling like I am ready. Its hard to believe that its just around the corner!:biggrin2:

Thanks! I will let you know how things go. I am sure the questions will come too! I am scheduled to be banded on Tuesday. I still haven't told anyone but my husband. I am getting use to the "light meals" and no snacks. Bought a bunch of liquids for the next few weeks last night so I am feeling like I am ready. Its hard to believe that its just around the corner!:biggrin2:

oh that is so exciting- how soon it is! I went to a seminar last march and it took until the end of November for everything to clear. his office and staff are all so nice. I am a manager over at Yogis Bar and Grill and haven't told anyone I work with about the surgery. it isn't easy being around so much food, fried food, all of the time. have you ever been there?

oh that is so exciting- how soon it is! I went to a seminar last march and it took until the end of November for everything to clear. his office and staff are all so nice. I am a manager over at Yogis Bar and Grill and haven't told anyone I work with about the surgery. it isn't easy being around so much food, fried food, all of the time. have you ever been there?

Yes, Yogis has been one of our favorites. I guess its time to kiss it good bye at least for several months and them maybe I might be able to have a bite of my husbands. If its not too bad:wink2: I am looking forward to the future and Hope I will have the success you have. Do you feel like a new person already?

Yes, Yogis has been one of our favorites. I guess its time to kiss it good bye at least for several months and them maybe I might be able to have a bite of my husbands. If its not too bad:wink2: I am looking forward to the future and Hope I will have the success you have. Do you feel like a new person already?

haha. the only thing I eat there now it veggie chili and cottage cheese. shockingly good, together even. I do feel like a new person. it has gotten to the point where everyone has made a comment about my weight loss. and i cant lie- I love it! however, this isn't easy. My brother was banded in Houston a year and a half ago and in the first month he lost 40 lbs. I was expecting rapid weight loss just like he had. Dr. Ray is more conservative with fills and such but he is very focused on losing weight in a healthy way. do you know what size band he is giving you? I was wearing a size 24/22 last year at this time and now I can get into a 12. it is amazing how the body changes. good luck on your transformation! what kinds of liquids have you bought?

I have my pre op appt Monday, I will ask about the band size. I would rather do this the healthy way. I can't imagine losing 49 lbs since the end of Nov. You are an inspiration. I would be thrilled with those results. I am currently the same as you started... 22/24, to think that in 3-4 months I could be fitting in a 12 or even a 14/16 in beyond belief to me. I stocked up on Chicken and Beef Broth, Ensure light, Special K Protein water, Slim fast, and some light juice. I admit I am a bit nervous about the first few weeks and cant wait be be able to throw some cottage cheese back into the mix.

I have my pre op appt Monday, I will ask about the band size. I would rather do this the healthy way. I can't imagine losing 49 lbs since the end of Nov. You are an inspiration. I would be thrilled with those results. I am currently the same as you started... 22/24, to think that in 3-4 months I could be fitting in a 12 or even a 14/16 in beyond belief to me. I stocked up on Chicken and Beef Broth, Ensure light, Special K Protein water, Slim fast, and some light juice. I admit I am a bit nervous about the first few weeks and cant wait be be able to throw some cottage cheese back into the mix.

I have only lost about 25 lbs since surgery. was wearing a size 18 at surgery date.I lost everything else in the 6month diet. since being banded I also go to curves everyday on the east side. leaving to go there in just a bit. from my experience the ensure caffelatte is the best flavor! I still drink 1 every morning even though it isnt low carb.

I went on a cruise [pre band planned] 10 days after I got my stitches out- so I was still in the mushie food stage. that was not so fun. but it goes by so fast. I cant believe I am almost 90 days out.

My aunt was banded by Dr. Ray about a year and a half ago and she is crazy about him!

FrancesMP,

Yep - Dr. McEwen did my surgery last week. I did self pay and actually thought it was very reasonable compared to others I'd seen. Also, his office is literally within walking distance of my home (when it's above freezing anyway), so that made it all the more worth it to me. I highly recommend Dr. McEwen - he is friendly and laid back, his office staff is wonderful, his office is small and private (unlike the ZOO at St. Vincent's when I was looking into GB) and he does his surgeries at the Community Surgery Center right by his office - where the staff treats you like you came there for a spa treatment!!

I'm a fan and am happy to answer any questions from Hoosier friends thinking about Dr. McEwen.

Hey Becca!!!

I met him the other day and he is really great!!! i am doing self pay also and it was very reasonable....yeah i noticed that st. vincent is crazy busy....i felt like i was a number there and not a person...were with Dr. McEwen it was totaly different...i cant wait to get banded prayin for March 6th...have my pre-op class wedn!

Talk to you later

Frances