Our bariatric surgeons and weight management care teams know how difficult it can be to lose weight. At Ascension St. Vincent Bariatric Center in Carmel, Indiana, we take the time to get to know you. We listen to understand your health concerns. Then, we create a personalized weight-loss plan that’s right for you. From diet and exercise to surgery and recovery, we’re here with you every step of the way.
Your weight-loss journey starts with attending a weight-loss seminar. Our seminars help you learn about your weight-loss options, what to expect, how to modify your lifestyle and more. Weight-loss seminars are available at no charge to you.
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Weight-loss programs and procedures
At Ascension St. Vincent Bariatric Center, we offer many weight-loss services, including:
- Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
- Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch
- Behavior modification
- Dietary counseling
- Exercise
- Bariatric support groups
To learn more about bariatric surgery, recovery and support, visit our Ascension St. Vincent Weight Loss page.
Insurance coverage
Your health insurance paves the way for your weight-loss journey. Bariatric surgery is an elective procedure, so it is important you understand what is and is not covered by your insurance plan. Our insurance specialists can help explain your pre-approval requirements and submit you for coverage. Some insurance plans require you to participate in a weight-loss trial under a doctor’s supervision. They may also request documents that show that your weight has been a long-term health issue. Here are steps you can take to improve your chance of insurance covering your weight-loss surgery:
- Read and understand your insurance company’s "certificate of coverage." If you don't have one, ask for a copy. Insurance companies are legally required to provide you with one.
- Seek the support of your primary care doctor.
- Before meeting with a bariatric surgeon, get your medical records in order, including your dieting history.
- Document every doctor’s visit related to obesity-related issues and supervised weight-loss programs.
- Document other weight-loss attempts made through diet centers and fitness club memberships. Keep good records, even receipts.
If your surgeon recommends weight-loss surgery, they will prepare a letter to obtain pre-authorization from your insurance company. This letter must establish the "medical necessity" of bariatric surgery.
Ascension St. Vincent is a Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Improvement Program accredited center.
