"I was very impressed with the Weight Loss Surgery Info Seminar provided by Advanced Laparoscopic Associates (ALA) - and doubly impressed with Dr. Ewing and signed up immediately for the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG) with him. Today I am 5-weeks post surgery and can't praise Dr. Ewing and staff enough. One- Dr. Ewing is an excellent surgeon. Most people use 2 rows of stitching for the VSG, Dr. Ewing does 3 plus edge sutures by hand. Also ALA provides a comprehensive post-surgery program. My insurance company's case nurse was very impressed with the post-surgery program they offer and commented to me that i had found a rare offering of bariatric surgery comprehensive care and would note the practice in thier Aetna files - as a center of excellence -being that nutritional counseling, monthly support groups, and post-surgery rehabilitation (fitness) was offered. At the practice's suggestion i enrolled in the obesityhelp.com online support group - and am amazed how little post-surgery counseling is offered by other bariatric centers. I have nearly no questions for the support group because Dr. Ewing's staff have provided me all of the info, tools, and support needed -- they are amazing! And Dr. Ewing is an experienced and stellar surgeon -- not to mention that he is really nice, considerate, compassionate, and patient. "
