Surgery has a tendency to be scary, yes, nerves rattle thinking about it, planning for it, and living through the recovery time. We fear complications. Like other surgical procedure, invasive or not, the LAP-BAND surgery has minimal complications compared to other gastric surgery (bypass or sleeve). Currently, the ‘trendy’ weight loss surgery is the gastric sleeve (it removes 80% of stomach). The gastric sleeve is being marketed as minimally invasive. However it has complications comparable to all weight loss procedures.
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Our program focuses on weight loss and interventional weight loss surgery. We offer Medical weight loss, Lap Band System, Korr Metabolic Testing, and Orbera Gastric Balloon. Dr. McEwen is a Surgical proctor (Instructor for other Surgeons) for Apollo Endocare. Since 2005, our program, Indiana Obesity Center, has assisted well over 2000 patients lose weight (over 90,000 pounds lost) with the Adjustable Gastric Band. www.lapbandindiana.com #lapband #orbera #wls
Transformation Tuesday: Jessica
Another Dr. McEwen LAP-BAND® success story that proves dedication, focus and education result in a healthy lifestyle change! Jessica has educated and trained herself in all the effective ways to use her LAP-BAND® System. […]
Southeast Asian—Inspired Salmon Soup
For this Southeast Asia – inspired Salmon soup, make sure you skip the noodles and supplement them with edamame noodles or zucchini squash noodles. This recipe great for the soft food phase of your LAP-BAND® diet. Click on pic below for full recipe (remember to skip the noodles!).
Will My Insurance Cover My LAP-BAND® Surgery?
This is one of the most commonly asked question in our practice. Our answer: ‘Depends on your health care plan’. We know it is important for you to check with your insurance provider as insurance coverage for bariatric surgery varies considerably between companies. Dr. McEwen’s team will work with you and your insurance to obtain and help you understand their requirements. We also have an on-site employee, Jessica, who works with insurance companies on finding out what requirements you will need to meet to qualify for surgery.
Transformation Tuesday: Pam
Pam wanted to share that the Lap-Band has helped her recognize the meaning of portion control. What she loves most is how she feels. Pam shares that she has more energy, more happiness, and her feelings are enhanced with her social life. She is more comfortable in her daily activities. She is able to truly enjoy her grandkids by playing with them.[…]
Scallops and Sweet Peas
Keeping your LAP-BAND® diet interesting can be challenging. If you’re a sea food lover check out this Scallops and Sweet Peas recipe from everydayhealth.com. This delicious meal is only calories 305 per serving and LAP-BAND® approved! Click on the pic below for more info and the full recipe.
Clear Liquid LAP-BAND® Diet.
After your Lap-Band® surgery, a gradual and steady diet outline will be followed to maximize the success of your surgery and ensure safety. It is also essential to kick start your new healthy Lap-Band® life style. The first 2 days will consist of a CLEAR LIQUID DIET. This means low sodium and sugar-free beverages that you can see through with the only exception being milk or a milk alternative (almond, cashew, or coconut milk). The average daily caloric intake should range between 400 to 500 calories. The goal is to aim for 64 oz. of fluid total. The fluid will need to be sipped slowly to avoid over-stuffing the newly formed pouch above the band.
So what can you actually have? Dr. McEwen and his team at Community Surgery Center Hamilton recommend items such as water, clear broth or bouillon (remember, low in sodium), herbal tea, caffeine-free tea, sugar free drinks like diet Snapple, PowerAde Zero, crystal light (packets), Kellogg Special K protein water, GNC Isopure clear liquid protein drink, low sodium V8 and skim milk. It’s also very important that you do NOT take any multivitamins during these 2 days as this can upset your stomach.
Excited To Introduce You To: Jessie Sarlls!
Please help us welcome Jessie Sarlls, Nurse Practitioner to our Community Hamilton Bariatric Program. Previously, she has been working at Community Hospital North Peri-operative Unit.
Jessie has been interested in health and wellness for several years. Her mother and brother work within healthcare and inspired Jessie. Jessie entered the field of nursing because she felt it would be a profession where she could learn each day from both her colleagues and patients. She quickly fell in love with her job. She feels healthcare challenges her to be a better person every day. After working in the field for several years, she decided to continue her growth and education by pursuing a career as a Nurse Practitioner.
Transformation Tuesday: Larry
Larry’s first visit was in June, 2016. Weighting 543 pounds, Larry faced a number of weight related health issues, an umbilical hernia being one of them. In addition, Larry’s BMI was too high for the Lap-Band and he didn’t want the gastric-by-pass or sleeve. Dr. McEwen and his dietician, Lauren, created a dietary plan to help him drop the necessary weight. Over the course of 6 months, during his supervised dietary weight loss period, Larry learned what life post-surgery would be like: what to eat and not, what to do, realistic goals, etc. […]
Garlic Parmesan Baked Halibut
Ready for something delicious? This Garlic Parmesan Baked Halibut recipe from Port and Fin is a great option for a good homemade LAP-BAND® meal. Click on the picture below to get the step-by-step recipe.
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