Indiana Sleevers

[zacben 10]

BryJohn if you were asking me, I am just going to my first information meeting this week and since I'll be private pay I want to see what they have to say about that. I have seen on this board some people have said their surgery would have cost upwards of $81000.00 then some say $8,000. So that makes a heck of a difference to me!! I will not go to Mexico for the surgery if its cheaper from what I've been reading in some areas I travel there. So basically I'm just starting out but I want it yesterday!!

[Hemlock99 6]

I see Dr. Evanson on 3/22 for further info and get started on his diet routine for 3 months I think. I m hoping if all goes well, I'll be sleeved early July. Probably a little soon, but a possibility.

[BryJohn 72]

Luckily for me my only out if pocket will be $1500. I've heard the surgery running $15k for out of pocket.

[BryJohn 72]

I've been on the 3 month diet since January but during the first month I would take one meal out of the week and have a "last supper" to get my fill of my favorites. I still managed to lose 10 lbs before my second appt. I'm 2 months out with no Diet Coke and 1months no beer. I go Friday for my final appointment and I'm 24 lbs down so far.

[pianomom 34]

Indiana...home, sweet home! I now live in NJ but Covington, IN will always be my home! I miss it so much. Had my surgery 12/26 and it was the best thing I have ever done even though I am a slow loser. I have lost 54 pounds total; 37 since the surgery. I just started the gym (Zumba & some machines) last week so am hoping that will help with the weight loss. I'm eating "regular" foods now and even tolerating small bites of steak and lean ground round broken up for spaghetti sauce or chili. Best wishes on your journey!

[BryJohn 72]

I'm from Terre Haute and have had many trips to the Beef House in Covington.

[Hemlock99 6]

BryJohn, did Dr. Inman take long to get your tests set up and everything going when you met the first time? The Dr is great, his staff not so much.

[Cristin 73]

I'm from the South Bend area and am going to Memorial Weight Loss and Bariatrics (I HIGHLY recommend them - they focus on making over your mind as well, and really teach you everything you need to succeed; there's a NUT, a counselor, and an insurance pro in addition to the surgeon).

My surgery is March 13! It took 8 months to get a date after all the insurance and testing but I'm so happy it's finally close!

[lizv123 389]

Hoosiers in the house!!

I'm from Scott County Indiana glad to see some more local faces!

[BryJohn 72]

The first appt I met with the Dr and a Nut and scheduled my Psych exam and a swl class 1 month later. At that appointment they scheduled me my 3rd and final appointment with the Dr. I will also have to pass a nicotine test which is no problem. I will know more after Friday and ill keep you informed.

[zacben 10]

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[zacben 10]

I know Covington

[zacben 10]

Indiana...home' date=' sweet home! I now live in NJ but Covington, IN will always be my home! I miss it so much. Had my surgery 12/26 and it was the best thing I have ever done even though I am a slow loser. I have lost 54 pounds total; 37 since the surgery. I just started the gym (Zumba & some machines) last week so am hoping that will help with the weight loss. I'm eating "regular" foods now and even tolerating small bites of steak and lean ground round broken up for spaghetti sauce or chili. Best wishes on your journey![/quote']

My best college friends are from Covington IN!!! There is no way that we do not know mutual people this world really is small!!

[zacben 10]

I'm from Terre Haute and have had many trips to the Beef House in Covington.

Small world again I attended college at ISU and I still have some good friends that live there

[pianomom 34]

Covington is definitely small-town Indiana. I loved growing up there and the Beef House was one of our family's favorite places to eat. I am still in contact with a lot of the friends I made during those growing-up years and I'm so thankful for all of the wonderful memories of school, teachers, classmates and the character and morals that were taught to us. Oh, and did I mention BASKETBALL???????? Ha! I'm a Hoosier at heart forever!