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

I am in the western Chicago burbs, 16 months post-op. I would be glad to be a support person for you. ~Mandy

I had my band done in Bloomington, by Dr. Ray. Have not had my first fill yet. My surgery was 12/15/06 and currently lost 15 lbs. He is building his own clinic here and will be doing only lap-band surgeries when it is completed.

HOPE EVERYONE HAD A GOOD HOLIDAY AND STAYED AWAY FROM TOO MANY SWEETS! REMEMBER THE BAND IS YOUR TOOL TO SUCCESS. WE HAVE BEEN BUSY HERE AT THE OFFICE AND LOOK FORWARD TO 2007!

ANY NEWBIES- CHECK US OUT ON THE WEB www.lapbandindiana.com!

It looks like Indiana's been fading out.......let's bring it back to life! It was so great to hear of someone who's had Dr. McEwen for their surgeon....that's where I'm going to go. I'm in north central Indiana and will be going to Indianapolis area for the surgery if and when it gets approved. Can anyone answer this question........why do so many people travel out of the country for the lapband and then come back into the U.S. looking for a fill doctor AFTER their surgery? It seems like that's a big topic on some of the other forums out there.

Later!!!!

It looks like Indiana's been fading out.......let's bring it back to life! It was so great to hear of someone who's had Dr. McEwen for their surgeon....that's where I'm going to go. I'm in north central Indiana and will be going to Indianapolis area for the surgery if and when it gets approved. Can anyone answer this question........why do so many people travel out of the country for the lapband and then come back into the U.S. looking for a fill doctor AFTER their surgery? It seems like that's a big topic on some of the other forums out there.

Later!!!!

I too was going to go to Dr. McEwen (WONDERFUL DR) but my insurance went bust and I could not afford the cost of the procedure here. I researched out of country surgeons as well as local facilities that would perform aftercare for Mexican banded individuals. I had my aftercare Dr lined up before I was banded although he is not 'local', he is in Cincinnati.

This is only my opinion - I think with others they have all the intentions in the world to go back to the original Dr as most offer lifetime of free fills but when it comes right down to it, it is hard to get the time off of work, life and money together to get back to their original Dr and that is not reality until it is time for a fill.

There are US Drs out there that will provide aftercare for band patients other than there own but it can be difficult to find as many Drs do not want to be liable for another Drs patient.

Thanks, I guess it just confused me when I saw people questioning on other boards if they knew of a fill DR and they'd been banded for awhile. I'm really looking forward to getting this done and getting on my weight loss journey. I go to my medical DR tomorrow to get a referral. Wish me luck!

I am from southern Indiana but will be having my band surgery in Cincinnati, OH. Hi to all you hoosiers!

Hi Mrs. Pruett,

I was just curious why you are going to Ohio for your band when their is an excellent band Surgeon here in Indiana?:mad:

Tanya

hey buffybandslayer!

I wanted to go to Dr Curry in Cincinnati. He has lots of Indiana patients. If I had not chosen Dr C then I would have went to Louisville, KY anyway. I am only 30 miles from Louisville. As I mentioned, I live in southern Indiana.

Hi Mrs. Pruett,

Thanks for emailing back!

We have tons of patients from Southern (and all over) Indiana-and various States, even one from Iowa! that's why I asked.

Good luck to you-the Lapband is a wonderful choice for a healthier living.:clap2:

Tanya

hi all, I too am new to all this. I'm trying to get as much info. from all of you, I've jumped all the hoops the insurance is making me jump so now it's a waiting game to see if I will be approved. I am so excited that soon I too will be band.

what information are you wanting?

Just thought I'd make my first post here...I've just joined the forums today! I'm from Northwest Indiana, and am going to be having the banding done at DayOne Health in Chicago. My first apt. is on March 8th! If my insurance doesn't cover the banding, I've got an amazing family that is going to help pay for it!

It's nice to meet you all! I'm looking forward to being here quite often!

Hi Kimmie!

I live in north central Indiana and I'm being banded in Indianapolis. I'm really looking forward to the journey and the weight loss. Let's keep the Indiana thread going! Best of luck to you!

Mrspruett-- Dr. C is the Best -- he did my surgery as well.

I am in SE Indiana -- My second love is Indianapolis... lived there for 8 years.

Will probably go back one day when I get all of these bills paid.