Indiana Sleevers

[Jessnewtothis 3]

Anyone use Evanson in indy? I am private pay and near South Bend. St. Vincent in Carmel is $26,000. $20,000 of that is for the hospital and $6,000 for surgeon. Any other fantastic docs around for less$ Isn't there one in Merrillville?

Anyone getting a sleeve anywhere soon? Im shooting for November. Need a buddy

Hi, I went for a consult w/ St. Vincent in Carmel as well. And they told me about the same. $24,000. Thats when I started doing more research and decided to go to Tijuana, Mexico. Its $6500 where I am going. There are places that are cheaper, but I feel I have a good surgeon (who lives in states) and a good hospital. I just couldnt afford self pay here. I am having my surgery 2 weeks from today.

[Wellness4Life 1]

I am from Indianapolis and went through St. Vincent!!

[jcslmt 0]

Bumping this because it looks like I'll be getting sleeved in 2017! I see just about everyone on this thread has gone through St Vincent Carmel or Mexico? My top 3 choices are Community North, Johnson Memorial and Columbus Regional. I called and spoke with someone at the St Vincent program and just didn't get the feeling it'd be a good fit communication wise.

What insurance did everyone use? I found out on Friday I am preliminarily approved for Hip Plus, which is a huge blessing since employer sponsored insurance specifically does not cover bariatrics or medical weight loss.

[Anderon 0]

Hi I'm Anderson. Just had the sleeve done on Dec. 1st. I'm on the mend now. I really hope it was the right choice. Having trouble with abdominal spasms. Started a week ago.

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[Anderon 0]

Anyone out there who had this problem?

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[jcslmt 0]

Is it when eating or drinking? On the FB groups they say it's common to have some cramping/tightening if eating too fast, or too dense of a food for what stage you're on. Also common if trying to drink things that are too hot or cold. But call your surgeon just to be on the safe side.

Anyone out there who had this problem?


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[Dvader68 1]

Procedure was done on the 23rd. I have some spasms yet, but typically when I try to eat too fast.

[Josterme 1]

I got my done in Seymour Indiana, im 4 months post op. Dr Cooper has done my family, friends, church people, every one is doing great. His staff is always on call. Don't go to Mexico, i know some people that have died. Please please do research.

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[jcslmt 0]

I got my done in Seymour Indiana, im 4 months post op. Dr Cooper has done my family, friends, church people, every one is doing great. His staff is always on call. Don't go to Mexico, i know some people that have died. Please please do research.

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I had the exact opposite experience with Dr Cooper's staff. His 'main nurse' is rude and condescending. They openly admit to having printed copies of posts in FB groups even posts by people who are not their patients. That's at the very least unethical. I'm glad you are happy with your experience but in no way would I recommend Dr Cooper or his staff.

[kittycat15 0]

I'm from Indy. I'm 2 yrs out on Friday. Went thru St Francis.

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[heatherfeather81 17]

Anyone here have hip plus mdwise? How long did approval take?

[GinaRogers 10]

I have hip plus and it took 6 Months of managed weightloss

[GinaRogers 10]

Also I am from Warsaw, Indiana

[heatherfeather81 17]

Gina did you get approved? Are you going to Dr Sloan?

[mysticblues 44]

Hello everyone Columbus Indiana here! Had surgery on 4/19 in Seymour.

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