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

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

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,…… Continue reading NEW YEARS WEIGHT LOSS RESOLUTIONS

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 http://www.lap-band.com and realizeband.com Adjustable Gastric…… Continue reading realize band and lap band system for obesity

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…… Continue reading Quality and Quantity with Lap Band Surgery

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

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 http://www.lapbandindiana.com or http://www.lapband.com to learn about the…… Continue reading Lap Band Total Care Program Champions! Keith McEwen MD

Think you need a Lap Band Adjustment, Think Again?!

Do you remember that feeling you had when you first had your band placed>  For a while, everything was great.  You didn’t experience hunger, you felt satisfied with a small portion of good food, you had more energy, and you were thrilled with your initial weight loss progress.  If you are like most people, your…… Continue reading Think you need a Lap Band Adjustment, Think Again?!

Country Bands Together with Gretchen Wilson Lap Band Story

  On behalf of the LAP-BAND AP® System, we are pleased to announce the launch of the “Country Bands Together” obesity health education campaign with Country Music and Grammy Award-Winning Singer Gretchen Wilson. In this campaign, Gretchen discuss how excited she is to team up with Allergan and inspire others to follow in her footsteps…… Continue reading Country Bands Together with Gretchen Wilson Lap Band Story

LapBand Indiana sponsoring Mutt Strutt Humane Society

Indiana Obesity Center invites you to “Lose Some Pounds by Walking Your Hounds” April 27 is time for Indianapolis Mutt Strut.  You will see Indiana Obesity Center as both a sponsor and as a participant.  Any patient attending with their pet will be rewarded with a Lap Band Pedometer or T Shirt.  Log onto http://www.indyhumane.org/ to learn…… Continue reading LapBand Indiana sponsoring Mutt Strutt Humane Society