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BryJohn

By BryJohn, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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Jessnewtothis    3

Jessnewtothis
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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.

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Wellness4Life    1

Wellness4Life
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I am from Indianapolis and went through St. Vincent!!

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jcslmt    0

jcslmt
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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.

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Anderon    0

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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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jcslmt    0

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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

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

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Josterme    1

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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

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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.

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GinaRogers    10

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



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GinaRogers    10

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Also I am from Warsaw, Indiana



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      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
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      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

        LeighaTR

        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

        summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

    • CaseyP1011

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      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
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