Bariatric Success Stories

Ed’s Lap Band Story

Surgeon:  Keith McEwen MD

 

I am a 56-year-old automotive executive who has a family history of obesity. All of my family (both sides) are overweight and have struggled with this issue. I have been on every diet in the alphabet, but with limited results. After gaining and losing for 45 of my 56 years, I finally reached the conclusion that I needed medical science to overcome my genetic shortcomings. I set out to study all of the procedures available, and after a month of exhaustive review, came to the realization that the LAP-BAND® System was the right choice for me. I signed up for a seminar in July of 2006 and was immediately sold on this being the right decision, both from a procedure and surgeon standpoint. On August 23rd 2006, I went in for the surgery weighing 282 pounds with a 48” waist. The procedure went well, as I was an “outpatient” at a fabulous surgery center, that felt more like a luxury hotel, not a hospital (exactly what I needed),and began the journey of long term weight loss. After nearly six years, I am now at 170 pounds and wear 32” waist slacks and have never felt better in my life. I have the energy of a 30 year old (at least that is what my employees say) and have kept the weight off. Now I feel as though I should have done this 10 years ago! Dr. McEwen and his staff have been wonderful with my follow-up visits and have really encouraged me to come to seminars and tell my story, and share that there can be hope, and most of all, results from the pain of obesity.

EMOTIONAL READINESS FOR WEIGHT LOSS

Knowing you qualify medically for the LAP-BAND® System can be very exciting. However, it may also make you a little anxious. After all, dramatic weight loss means changing both how you look and how you live. Emotional preparation is critical to your success with the LAP-BAND® System. In fact, your surgeon’s team may want to evaluate your emotional readiness before performing your procedure. Good candidates for the LAP-BAND® System understand: Now is the time to take control of your weight As the saying goes, there’s no time like the present. When it comes to losing weight for the long-term, the sooner you start your journey to long-term weight loss, the sooner you may be able to enjoy a healthier lifestyle.1,2 And that may mean feeling better, and even helping to prevent additional obesity-related health conditions. Success takes commitment The results may seem magical. But the work necessary for you to achieve success is real. While the LAP-BAND® System is a powerful tool for success, you must also be ready to make lifestyle changes that support long-term weight loss. These include: Sticking to dietary requirements. Adding exercise to your routine. Meeting with your surgeon for adjustments and ongoing support. Changing your weight can change your world Being prepared also means understanding how your commitment to weight loss may affect the world around you. Exercising, meal planning, and follow-up appointments may require more time for yourself — which you deserve. However, that can cause you to have less time for others. This may mean setting boundaries that may make you initially uncomfortable. Ultimately, you may find this to have a positive influence on your friends, family, and most importantly — on you. And, while some loved ones may embrace the changes in your appearance and celebrate your success, others may find your change hard to accept at first. It’s important you feel you are able to address the situations and emotions that may arise throughout your weight loss journey. Support makes all the difference If you are ready to take an active role in reducing your weight, the LAP-BAND® System can support you every step of the way. With My LAP-BAND® Journey, you’ll find a positive community, thousands strong, all taking the journey with you. You’ll also get the support, tools, articles, recipes, and tips you need to make the LAP-BAND® System your most effective tool for long-term success. References: Data on file. Allergan, Inc. Irvine, CA. November, 2010. Directions For Use (DFU). LAP-BAND AP® Adjustable Gastric Banding System with OMNIFORM® Design. Allergan, Inc. Irvine, CA. 02/11. The LAP-BAND® System was approved in the United States on the basis of a nonrandomized, single-arm study (N=299). Significant improvement in percent of excess weight loss vs. baseline was achieved at 12 months (34.5%), 24 months (37.8%), and 36 months (36.2%).

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How it works
Without any stomach cutting or stapling, the LAP-BAND® System reduces your stomach’s capacity, restricting the amount of food you are able to eat at one time. Plus, you feel full faster and stay full longer, so you wind up eating less.

Today’s LAP-BAND AP® System is:
Designed for Advanced Performance: our most advanced device approved by the FDA.
Developed in collaboration with leading bariatric surgeons, this third-generation device is built on the proven performance of the LAP-BAND® System.
Specially designed with our proprietary OMNIFORM® technology — with pre-curved sections (or pillows) that conform to fit your body better, minimizing leaks due to creases or folds. This offers a 360° inflation area for an even distribution of pressure, more secure placement, and complete coverage of stomach anatomy. The result: a perfect fit right from the start.
Designed for increased flexibility; with two sizes and a wider range of adjustments to suit your precise needs.
Available in two sizes to allow your surgeon to choose the best option for you.

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TERRE HAUTE LAP BAND

Are you suffering from excess weight?  Is it leading to hypertension, diabetes, sleep apnea, and reflux?  Does your weight inhibit your lifestyle?  Does your weight keep you from enjoying your children?

Join us for a Free Information Session on Weight Loss  Terre Haute.

Dr Keith McEwen, medical director of Indiana Obesity Center, will present information on medical and safer surgical weight loss options.  The Lap Band system has been performed by Keith McEwen MD since 2005.  Over 600 Lap Band Indiana Patients have experienced weight loss and improved medical conditions with our Lap Band Certified Total Care Program.  If you are looking for an experienced surgery with Adjustable Gastric Banding, please take this opportunity Terre Haute.

Location:  Holiday Inn Terre Haute   3300 US 41 South, Terre Haute Indiana 47802.  To register:  email  lapbandindiana2500@comcast.net or bingram@ecommunity.com.   View our website www.lapbandindiana.com or call 317-621-2511

FDA Lowers BMI Requirements for the LAP-BAND

FEB. 17, 2011. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved lower Body Mass Index (BMI) requirements for the LAP-BAND® System Surgery. Patients with a BMI of 30 or more, and one co-morbid condition such as diabetes or hypertension, can now have access to the LAP-BAND® System. The FDA concluded in a Dec. 3, 2010 report that the benefits of extending the use of the LAP-BAND® System to healthier patients outweighs the risks.

To calculate your BMI, go to this page on our Web site: http://lapbandindiana.com/calculate.php.

FDA approves Allergan Weight-Loss Lap-Band for more patients

The FDA approved lower BMI requirements for the LapBand System.FDA broadened the indication on Allergan’s Lap-Band to include obese adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 to 40 and at least one obesity-related comorbid condition, such as diabetes, heart disease and gallstones. The expanded indication brings an estimated 37 million Americans into eligibility for the gastric band, according to a company statement.

“Similar to the current indication for Lap-Band and our supporting promotional activities, we will continue to raise awareness of the proper benefit/risk profile of the device for patients who may be candidates based on their BMI qualifications,” said Caroline Van Hove, and Allergan spokesperson, in an email. She declined to discuss specific marketing plans for the new indication.

The Lap-Band implant requires surgery and can be expensive, making insurance coverage a key element in product sales. Hove said the Lap-Band is “currently covered by most insurance plans in the US for patients who are morbidly obese,” but coverage for patients eligible through the new indication “may take up to two years,” she said.

Patients with a BMI of 30 and one comorbid condition such as diabetes or hypertension can now have access to the LapBand System.

The FDA consluded in a Dec 3 report that the benefits of extending the use of the LapBand System to healthier patients outweighed the risks. Allergan had proved in clinical studies that the Lap-Band showed “a significant decrease in all measures of weight loss”

Lap Band Specialist | indystyle.tv

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Wish TV interview of Keith McEwen MD, LapBand Specialist for Indiana Obesity Center and Community Indiana Surgery Center Outpatient Bariatrics

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Indy Style Wish TV interviews Keith McEwen MD about the LapBand System

Free Informational Live Session with Indiana Obesity Center PC on Feb 9 at Indiana Surgery Center Noblesville 9700 East 146th #150, Noblesville In 46060
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