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Hi Everyone,

I had my surgery done on June 18th of this year in New York (lived in Jersey), but when I moved it was too soon for a fill. Now I am 9 weeks post op tomorrow and can't seem to find anyone in Indiana to do my fills. They all say if I didn't have my surgery there they won't see me. I am in West Lafayette, and found a place in Chicago (they don't know how to return calls), but want to go somewhere closer. Does anyone know if such a place exists here? :confused2: I haven't gained any weight, but it sure isn't coming off either. :)(

Stuck in a rut in Indiana..... or a cornfield. LOL!

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That's exactly why I'm not having my surgery here in Indiana. I have mine in OH on Sept 2nd. Have you tried an bariactric surgery center in Indianapolis? I know St Vincents has a bariatric center. Not sure who else does. Hope you find someone soon.

Hi Everyone,

I had my surgery done on June 18th of this year in New York (lived in Jersey), but when I moved it was too soon for a fill. Now I am 9 weeks post op tomorrow and can't seem to find anyone in Indiana to do my fills. They all say if I didn't have my surgery there they won't see me. I am in West Lafayette, and found a place in Chicago (they don't know how to return calls), but want to go somewhere closer. Does anyone know if such a place exists here? :confused2: I haven't gained any weight, but it sure isn't coming off either. :thumbup:(

Stuck in a rut in Indiana..... or a cornfield. LOL!

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Kristi,

Here are a couple I looked up for you and would be easy to get to from where you are coming from. Give them a call and see if they'll do your fill. Good luck. :thumbup:

Community Hospital North

7250 Clearvista Parkway, Suite 355

Indianapolis, IN 46256

Phone: 317-621-7771

Toll-Free: 866-621-7771

Community Surgical Associates

13050 Parkside Drive, Suite 250

Fishers, IN 46038-8235

Phone: 317-621-2500

Fax: 317-621-2503

Hi Everyone,

I had my surgery done on June 18th of this year in New York (lived in Jersey), but when I moved it was too soon for a fill. Now I am 9 weeks post op tomorrow and can't seem to find anyone in Indiana to do my fills. They all say if I didn't have my surgery there they won't see me. I am in West Lafayette, and found a place in Chicago (they don't know how to return calls), but want to go somewhere closer. Does anyone know if such a place exists here? :confused2: I haven't gained any weight, but it sure isn't coming off either. :thumbup:(

Stuck in a rut in Indiana..... or a cornfield. LOL!

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Kristi with an I: Did you talk to our band doctor and see if he can give you a doctor in your area to do fills. I think if you just call in it is tuff to get in since they have so many of there own people but if you have the band doctor call them it might be a differant story. Just a thought here.

Chris

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Dr. Clark does fills at his other office on Tuesday mornings and Thursdays afternoons. I like going ther much better.

Thanks for the info.

That's better than the Monday morning fills. I have to be in Court every Monday and Wednesday afternoon, so I'd have to rush back from Indy to make it in time if I go to the Southport Rd office. We get new clients (arrested juveniles) on Tuesdays, so thank goodness Thursday is offered for fills. I usually take off every Friday, but I can change my work schedule to take off on Thursday afternoons every once in a while.

I've only had one fill so far, since I haven't had a chance to call the Premier office. I'll call them tomorrow to make an appt.

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Thanks for all the info, I will give them a call today to see if they will take me and try giving my band Dr. a call for them to look for me as well (they were supposed to have done that and gotten back to me, so I will call them again). I do have an appt. at Univ of Illinois tomorrow, but would sooooo go somewhere closer.

Anyone know of any support groups near Lafayette?

Thanks!!!!!

Kristi :rolleyes:

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I found a Dr.!!!! Thanks to all!!! Dr. Steven Clark near Indy, so much closer than Chicago!!! I go next week for my first fill!! :thumbup:

Thanks again!!!!

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great! I like Dr. Clark alot. He is doing my band next month (hopefully).

Hey im from Columbus indiana too Im just starting havent gone to my first support meeting yet

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I was banded a year ago by Dr. Calrk and love him. He has several offices you can see him at. Good luck and welcome to Indiana!

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What does Dr. Clark charge for the lapband if you are a self pay?

great! I like Dr. Clark alot. He is doing my band next month (hopefully).

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I think $17,000 for self pay.

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WOW! Thanks.

I think $17,000 for self pay.

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I am not sure if you are still looking, but Dr Keith McEwen is pretty reasonable, and will help you get a payment plan set up. They also have some type of financing as well.

Our Indiana board is very quiet.....does anyone on this thread go to support meetings? I have not been to any because it is 3 hours for me to get to the support meetings...just curious.

have a good day

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