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Bariatric services

The physicians and staff of Community Health Network bariatric services have helped hundreds of patients lose significant amounts of weight, as well as make great strides in improving their health and quality of life. Ask us your hard questions. Share your doubts, fears and hopes. In turn, we’ll help you find the answers, make sure weight loss surgery is an option for you, and work with you and your family to develop a plan that offers you real hope for a better life. Contact us to find out more

LAP-BAND Total Care™ certification

Community bariatric services has achieved certification as a LAP-BAND Total Care™ program. Certification is achieved through successful completion of a series of tests by staff members. This accomplishment indicates Community bariatric services' expertise and commitment to patient care. More information

Pam’s bariatric surgery blog

Pam Herman, bariatric nurse coordinator for Community Health Network Bariatric Services, underwent gastric banding surgery on March 6, 2009. Pam has blogged about her feelings and experiences up to the procedure, and as she continues to lose weight since the procedure.

Patient success stories

Laura, Pam, Brad, Kathy, Donald, and Trish underwent successful weight loss surgery at Community. We invite you to learn more about the bariatric surgery experience as they share their personal journeys. Read more

2009 Walk from Obesity

Community Health Network bariatric services hosted the 2009 Indianapolis Walk from Obesity on October 4. Our goal this year was to raise $10, 000 for the ASMBS Foundation and the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC). View pictures and results from the event

Free information seminar

Bariatric services offers a free monthly surgical weight loss information seminar for persons interested in learning more about bariatric surgery. This class reviews the anatomy of the surgery, the diet plan, and lifestyle changes to expect after surgery. It is also a forum for you to ask questions about bariatric surgery. The sessions are presented by a board-certified surgeon who is a member of the American Society of Bariatric Surgery (ASBS). Seminar times and locations

Registration is required for these free information sessions. Register online or call 800-777-7775.

The Community Weigh newsletter

Stay up-to-date with our bariatric newsletter, filled with updates, tips, recipes and more. Learn more