The Indiana University Surgical Weight Management Center at Wishard is committed to helping patients relieve suffering from clinically severe obesity by providing a comprehensive team approach to achieve lasting weight loss. We are dedicated to improving health, reducing life-threatening risk factors, improving self-esteem and enhancing daily living.

The IU Surgical Weight Management Center at Wishard is a partnership of the Indiana University School of Medicine and Wishard Health Services.

Wishard is proud to be affiliated with the Indiana University School of Medicine, whose faculty physicians provide expert clinical care to patients throughout the Wishard system. These IU School of Medicine physicians are not employees of Wishard Health Services but care for Wishard patients through the group practice plans of IU Medical Group - Primary Care and IU Medical Group - Specialty Care.

Our center offers an interdisciplinary approach including:

• Pre- and post-operative education and testing
• Full-service surgical care
• Close, ongoing communication with referring physicians
• Nutrition counseling
• Bariatric caregiver team
• Internet support �buddy� system
• Exercise evaluation by physical therapist
• Behavior modification
• Monthly support group meetings

This full spectrum of care ensures that you find the best weight-loss option and that you are fully prepared for the surgery and the active role you must play in changing your eating and exercise habits. So many aspects of your health and life are affected by bariatric surgery, and the staff at the IU Weight Management Center at Wishard can offer advice and support in every area.

We focus on you as a person first, not just as a patient. Our entire bariatric staff is made up of caring professionals who go through the process with you - supporting you on a personal level before, during and long after your procedure.