Hi,

My name is Kelsey. I have been thinking about RNY for a while and in April had my initial consult with the surgeon @ St. Vincent Bariatric Center in Carmel, Indiana. I have had 2 weigh ins with my PCP. I was just wondering if there was any body else who has gone through St. Vincent and what advice you all had?

Thank you.

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I am 3 years post-op RNY gastric bypass surgery at St. Vincent Bariatric Center. It is a center of excellence in bariatric surgery and I highly recommend it. Especially since they are finally finished with road construction leading to the facility.

Can you give me any advice on what to expect?

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I had to go through a 6 month medically supervised weight loss and exercise program in order to qualify for my insurance. During this time I attended Bariatric Surgery Support Group Meetings once per month. They are free and there are several located across the state. I went through a meeting with a psychologist which is a requirement for the surgery. I went through almost a day of classes that provided me with a very detailed list of requirements for post surgery and an overview of what to do for surgery. I went through almost a day of pre-op testing at the hospital. Because this testing raised some concerns, I went through a second round of pre-op testing performed by specialist in their respective fields. Then I had the surgery.

This article describes my experience after surgery. http://www.breadandbutterscience.com/Surgery.pdf

I'm going through the 6 months right now for insurance and I have my psych eval schedule for the beginning of August.

Thank you for all of the info.

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I am also st. Vincent Carmel. Dr. Diaz. I did my 6 months of appointment and was approved by my insurance. I have been to two support group meetings and the next one for me is Monday. I had my pre-op testing on 6/23 and was just scheduled this past Friday for surgery on 7/25. Still waiting to get the date to meet with the nutritionist. Very excited about the surgery myself.

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I'm with Dr. Inman. Good luck with your surgery. I'm excited for myself and I just started.

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I am also going through St Vincent Carmel- Dr Cacucci. My paperwork was just submitted for approval today, so now I wait to see if I can have the surgery or not. I'm trying to do the Gastric Sleeve. I'm a nervous wreck hoping that I get approved.

I also had to do 6 months with the Dietitian/Nutritionist- twice a month, plus the psych eval. I started the process in January. Good luck to all of you!! I've got my fingers crossed for approval!

I am also going through St Vincent Carmel- Dr Cacucci. My paperwork was just submitted for approval today, so now I wait to see if I can have the surgery or not. I'm trying to do the Gastric Sleeve. I'm a nervous wreck hoping that I get approved.

I also had to do 6 months with the Dietitian/Nutritionist- twice a month, plus the psych eval. I started the process in January. Good luck to all of you!! I've got my fingers crossed for approval!

I have to do 6 months with my PCP. I went to the consult in April and had 2 monthly check-ins so far. I have the psych eval scheduled for early August. Good luck to you also.

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I am trying to go through St Vincent's myself . I have to get a referral from my doc but my insurance covers thankfully.

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Hi, I'm from northern Indiana. My date is August 2. Very excited.

I had it done around 12yrs ago and my pouch reattached to the main stomach. Told that I am that one in thousands that this happens to.

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I am trying to go through St Vincent's myself . I have to get a referral from my doc but my insurance covers thankfully.

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Goodluck, I got a referral from my doctor but if I hadn't I would have made the call myself.

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Hi, I'm from northern Indiana. My date is August 2. Very excited.

I had it done around 12yrs ago and my pouch reattached to the main stomach. Told that I am that one in thousands that this happens to.

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Can you tell me what to expect from the psych evaluation? Goodluck!

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Hi, I live in Marion, IN, and going through the process to have surgery at IU Carmel. I did consults at both IU Carmel and St. Vincents, but felt the IU program was the best fit for me.

Hi, I live in Marion, IN, and going through the process to have surgery at IU Carmel. I did consults at both IU Carmel and St. Vincents, but felt the IU program was the best fit for me.

I understand...just reading about both..I felt St. Vincent was better for me. Which stage are you in?

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Hi, I live in Marion, IN, and going through the process to have surgery at IU Carmel. I did consults at both IU Carmel and St. Vincents, but felt the IU program was the best fit for me.

I understand...just reading about both..I felt St. Vincent was better for me. Which stage are you in?

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I am still doing my supervised weightloss visits. I'll be on visit 4 next month. They are both great hospitals.

Hi, I live in Marion, IN, and going through the process to have surgery at IU Carmel. I did consults at both IU Carmel and St. Vincents, but felt the IU program was the best fit for me.

I understand...just reading about both..I felt St. Vincent was better for me. Which stage are you in?

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I am still doing my supervised weightloss visits. I'll be on visit 4 next month. They are both great hospitals.

I will also be a weightloss visit number 4 next month.

The part I'm dreading the most is the psych evaluation.

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