Australian Actress, Brodie MacPherson reveals she had Gastric Sleeve Surgery
"Life is about so much more than the number on the scales. For me, it’s about challenging yourself." Her transformation is incredible - she’s lost 145 lbs and dropped a staggering five dress sizes. When [...]
Hospital CEO goes public about Gastric Sleeve Surgery to help others, including himself…
More than 15 years ago the World Health Organization recognized obesity as a global epidemic, and rates of obesity have been increasing ever since. Currently considered a severe health hazard, obesity is a risk factor [...]
New Zealand Woman loses 202 lbs in less than a year with the Gastric Sleeve
In August 2014, Simone Anderson, Age 25, weighed 372 lbs She had Gastric Sleeve Surgery and lost 202 lbs in less than a year The Auckland-based make up artist was [...]
What is Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
If you have been struggling to lose weight and have a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 35, maybe you’ve considered bariatric surgery. You probably already know that bariatric surgery is an option for some people [...]
I’m Done being Fat: Gastric Sleeve Surgery is Life-Changing
I vividly remember when I started to get fat. I had been hospitalized for a couple of weeks. Each mealtime, patients would line up and then go, en masse, to the cafeteria. You could eat [...]
Surgery for Weight Loss: A Standard Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes
Weight Loss Surgery should be a Standard Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes Weight-loss surgery not only leads to dramatic weight loss, it also reverses type 2 diabetes in most people who undergo these stomach-shrinking procedures. [...]
Woman loses 124 lbs with the Gastric Sleeve, taking a selfie a day
Christine Carter, 28, is a weight-loss success story, but her journey to a happy, healthy weight might look a bit different than most people's paths. And that's totally fine with her. In August 2014, Carter [...]
“Pawn Stars” Corey Harrison loses 192 lbs with the Lap-Band®
'Big Hoss' Harrison of 'Pawn Stars' not only lost weight, but kept it off The History Channel "#Pawn Stars" might get confused with "Extreme Makeover" as several have gotten a new look. #Corey Harrison lost [...]
Dr. Kuri & Associates – We believe In New Beginnings!
After receiving numerous requests from prospective patients, we are pleased to announce that starting in early 2015, Dr. Kuri & Associates will be making available an additional Bariatric procedure, the Gastric Sleeve.
Canada may pay for Out-Of-Country Lap Band Surgery due to 3-10 year waiting period
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 27, 2014 We have received reports recently from many of our Canadian patients that the Government may be willing to reimburse the cost of Lap Band Surgery for those patients on [...]
Chris Christie’s Lap Band Surgery declared a “Success” after losing over 100 lbs in a year
New Jersey Governor was fitted with lap band in February 2013 Experts predict that he has lost as much as 45 per cent of his excess weight - meaning he dropped to an estimated 320 [...]