Mariah Carey shows off figure months after “Gastric Sleeve Surgery”
In late 2016, she revealed her diet of Norwegian smoked salmon and capers. And Mariah Carey certainly is still looking like the catch of the day. The 47-year-old singer looked in absolutely incredible shape [...]
Walt C | Lost 80 lbs with Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Over the years, I have tried to lose weight with Weight Watchers, South Beach Diet, and many others. Any weight I lost would slowly be regained, along with additional pounds. As I turned 70, [...]
Lap-Band is Safe & Effective; 5 Year Study Finds
The results form a 5-year clinical trial investigating the safety and efficacy of the Lap-Band® Adjustable Gastric Banding System ® showed that the Lap-Band® is a safe and viable alternative for those patients who have [...]
Don’t Put Off Weight Loss Until You’re “Morbidly Obese”, Study Finds
A new research study found that patients who underwent weight loss surgery before they gained enough weight to be deemed as “morbidly obese” achieved better results after surgery in comparison to heavier patients. Patients [...]
Gastric Sleeve offers patients relief from food cravings
"I've lost right around 200 pounds" Nick Bone and his wife recently celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary by renewing their vows. Looking over pictures together, it’s obvious they share the same love they [...]
A Moment of Clarity that Changes Your Life
If you survey a group of people who have transformed their bodies, they’ll all have something in common. That ‘something’ is a moment of clarity when they decided enough was enough. A moment when [...]
Kelly’s Weight Loss Story
Before Kelly’s surgery, she says she could tell she was unhealthy. She didn’t feel good, she avoided going out with friends, and she had developed diabetes and high blood pressure. She attended an information [...]
Lisa R | Lost 127 lbs
Dr. Kuri did my Lap Band on 10-5-2005. At that time I was significantly overweight, my 5’7” body was carrying 272 lbs. I had struggled with my weight for most of my adult life [...]
Lap-Band Revision Surgery involves removal of the Lap Band and Conversion to Sleeve Gastrectomy
Lap-Band Revision Surgery Lap-Band Revision Surgery involves removal of the Lap Band and Conversion to Sleeve Gastrectomy The majority of our Lap-Band ® patients have experienced successful weight loss with the Lap-Band gradually over [...]
“Teacher of the Year” loses 270 lbs after Gastric Sleeve Surgery
CNN - "Gosh, I wanna be that guy again," Jeff Baxter would think when he remembered how it felt to be in shape. The 66-year-old teacher wasn't exactly accustomed to the extra pounds he was [...]
Overweight Individuals with Diabetes Can Reduce Health Risks with Lap-Band Surgery, New Study Finds
Diabetes is a risky disease which if not kept in check leads to many health problems and eventually death. Doctors and researchers have found that there has been a significant rise in the number of [...]
Study finds Lap-Band Surgery beneficial for extremely obese teens
Lap band surgery has significant benefits for severely obese teenagers and, despite its controversial nature, should still be considered as a first option to manage obesity during adolescence, a new study has found. A new [...]
