Archive for the ‘LAP-BAND®’ Category

Tiny Tastes can Pack on the POUNDS!

 extra calories sometimes sneak up on us over the winter holidays. They don’t always arrive in the form of large portions of calorie-laden food. Rather, they may tiptoe in through many tiny tastes throughout the day.
Let’s look at “Holly Day’s” food diary for one day and view how those “tiny tastes” can add up. Calories [...]

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Single Incision Surgery for Lap Band System

Weight-Loss Surgery Done With Just A Tiny Scar
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Using the SILS technique, Dr. Snyder operated through just one small cut near the belly button.
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A bariatric surgeon in Denver is now performing weight loss surgery through just one small incision near the belly button. The technique is called SILS or single incision laparoscopic surgery. It’s an innovative way of doing adjustable gastric band surgery — it leaves just a tiny scar.

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Riverview Bariatrics, Keith E McEwen MD, Medical Director

Dr Keith McEwen performed the first laparoscopic adjustable gastric band at Riverview Surgery Center in Noblesville. Dr McEwen has worked diligently for months with a hand chosen team of nurses and staff to provide optimal patient care and services. Dr McEwen was confident that under his tutelage, a specialized Bariatric Team could be designed. Our [...]

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Dr Keith McEwen, Medical Director for Riverview Bariatrics to perform first case at Riverview Hospital, Noblesville

On May 5, 2009, Dr Keith McEwen is scheduled to perform the first outpatient laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding procedure at Riverview Hospital.  The procedure will be the LapBand System designed for a safer surgical solution for obesity.  Dr McEwen has been working intently with the specialized Bariatric Team at Riverview.  Please log onto http://www.riverview.org  to [...]

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Indiana Obesity Center welcomes new employees and resources for Weight Loss Success

Scott Viera has joined the office of Dr Keith McEwen as Bariatric Team Coordinator.  Scott will be assisting patients through their weight loss journey.  Scott has a vast knowledge of insurance and will be an assett to those bariatric patients who are pursuing insurance payment for their weight loss surgery. 
Indiana Obesity Center has also enlisted [...]

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NEW YEARS WEIGHT LOSS RESOLUTIONS

Is 2009 going to be the magic year, when you finally committo weight loss?  If so, please consider Dr Keith McEwen for your safer surgical weight loss options.  Lap Band Indiana has performed more laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding in Indiana than any other surgeon.  At Indiana Obesity Center, you are a patient, a team player, [...]

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realize band and lap band system for obesity

Many have asked in regards to the new Realize Band for obesity.  Dr McEwen will perform the Realize Band in conjunction with the Lap Band System.  Realize Band has recently been introduced into the market after FDA approval.  Compare the Results of Allergan LapBand System AP and Realize Band on www.lap-band.com and realizeband.com
Adjustable Gastric Banding [...]

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Quality and Quantity with Lap Band Surgery

St. Vincent Bariatric Center, which performed 1,362 surgeries in 2007, is on track this year to do the most bariatric procedures it has ever done, said Ted Eads, the center’s director. St. Francis Weight Loss Center’s number of surgeries increased by 40 percent in 2007 and, so far this year, information requests have jumped 100 [...]

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Dr Keith McEwen has been chosen as Indiana’s New Lap Band System Specialicist.

Allergan, maker of the lap band, will begin sending Dr KEith McEwen out to other surgical practice to assist them on surgical technique and to evaluate their post operative protocal.  This is to help ensure that all surgeon are getting great results and providing the best support for their lap band patients.
 
Congratulations! Dr Keith McEwen [...]

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Lap Band Total Care Program Champions! Keith McEwen MD

This surgeon performed at least 75 LAP-BAND® System procedures last year

 
 
Dr Keith McEwen has the only Lap Band System Practice in the state of Indiana that is a Certified Total Care Program by Allergan the maker of the Lap Band System.  Please log on to www.lapbandindiana.com or www.lapband.com to learn about the Lap Band System [...]

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