Questions

Hi y'all I will be moving to Noblesville, Indiana in the future and need a doctor for follow up for my RNY from a year ago. I imagine there are several as Indianapolis is so close, but thought I'd ask those who would know. I would also like to find a support group. Tomanip

Tomanip, Welcome to Indiana. I hope you enjoy living here. At least you are looking at coming here in the spring. Also, welcome to the IN board. You will find that we are a close, supportive group who welcomes all new-comers...pre or post-op. If you look under 'bariatric surgeons' for Indiana, you will find several options. Many of them do accept post-ops, others do not. Since you are relocating to Indiana and need someone for your aftercare, you have a better chance of getting someone to take over your care than someone who is dissatisfied with their local surgeon and want to switch. Several places offer support group meetings. Since you are moving to Noblesville, I would recommend your checking with the bariatric program at Community North (this would be the closest for you) or the one through St. Vincent Carmel. I, personally do not know much about Community North since I went through St. V's. At St. V's, there are several surgeons who have accepted post-op patients for what-ever reason. Dr. Inman and Dr. Jones are two who come to mind. The support group meets several times a month...twice on the north side of town (1x each for the west side and south side...none for the east side). Since you will be on the east side also (I'm near Lawrence), you would most likely prefer one of the north side meetings. The one on the 2nd Monday of the month is usually less crowded. Let us know when you get all settled in and please, feel free to come and post anytime. Sherri

Sherri, Do you know when the St. V's support group meets on the South Side? If I remember correctly, they meet at St. Roch's. I just can't remember the day they meet. Thanks for your help!! Tina

St. Vincent's & Clarian's support times are: St. Vincent: General Support Group (for pre and post op patients) 1st Tuesday of month 7-8:30pm Suite 255 2nd Tuesday of month 7-8:30pm Suite 255 4th Wednesday of month 3:30-5pm Suite 255 NewBee Group (for pts first 8 weeks post op) 4th Wednesday of month 6:30-7:30pm Suite 168 Exercise Group (after clearance from surgeon) every Thursday 6-7:00pm Suite 168 COOP Group (for patients 12 months or more post op) 2nd Wednesday of month 7-8:30 pm Suite 168 Indianapolis West Side General Support Group (for pre and post op patients) 3rd Tuesday of month 6:30-8:00pm Speedway Library 5633 W. 25th Street Indianapolis South Side General Support Group (for pre and post op patients) 4th Monday of month 7-8:30pm St. Roch Catholic Church 3600 S. Pennsylvania Street Frankfort General Support Group (for pre and post op patients) 2nd Tuesday of month 7-8:30pm St. Vincent Frankfort Hospital 1300 S. Jackson Street Fort Wayne General Support Group (for pre and post op patients) 3rd Tuesday of month 6-8pm Turnstone Center 3320 N. Clinton Street B.E.S.T. Group (for patients 12 months or more post op) 4th Wednesday of month 6:30 - 8pm Turnstone Center 3320 N. Clinton Street South Bend General Support Group (for pre and post op patients) 3rd Wednesday of month 6-7:30pm Central Library 1150 Kern Road Kokomo General Support Group (for pre and post op patients) 3rd Wednesday of month 7-8:30pm St. Joseph Hospital 1907 W. Sycamore Street Clarian Support Group Meeting Schedule Support groups are led by Ruthanne Hilbrich, RD at the following times The Clarian Bariatric Center. 6625 Network Way, Suite 100 in the INTECH Park Office Complex. Call (317) 275-7010 for more information. Clarian Bariatric Center General Support Group (for pre and post op patients) 1st Wednesday of month 6:00-7:30pm Clarian Suite 100 3rd Wednesday of month 6:00-7:30pm Clarian Suite 100 4th Friday of month 10:00-11:00am Clarian Suite 100 Anderson General Support Group (for pre and post op patients) 2nd Wednesday of month 5-7:00pm Anderson Public Library 111 E. 12th St Indiana Room (2nd Floor) Anderson, IN 46106

Hi, I have a question, if you don't mind. I live in Indiana but can't afford to selfpay here so I am having surgery in Pennsylvania, the DS. Do you know of any support groups in Indiana that would allow a patient of another surgeon to attend? Some local support would be nice, just in case. Thanks!

Thanks Sherri, I really appreciate the information. Don't know yet when we will be moving. Our son-in-law got transfered to Indy due to the BRAC(yes it's a four letter word) cut backs.He and our daughter and our only grandkids are going so Poppa and Nanna are to. I'll keep this letter so as to have the reference when we do move. Thanks again for the info and the warm welcome! Tomanip

Hi and welcome to the Indiana board. I would strongly recommend the Clarion Bariatrics Program. I had my surgery through the Community Hospitals Network (also here in Indy), but have recently changed to the Clarion group for my follow-up care. The people there are very, very caring. The support groups are fantastic and they offer the ONLY bariatic cooking class in town. However, if you decide to go with another group, you can still attend the cooking classes or any of the support group meetings. You don't have to use them for your follow-up care to attend any of these meetings/classes. I don't have their toll free number, but I know they have one. The local # is (317) 275-7010. Their web address is: www.clarian.org or acalltochange.org Let me know if I can give you any other information. Cindy