success stories
Cathy G | Lost over 100 lbs * Results may vary
“Getting a Lap-Band was the best thing I ever did for my health.”
Jessie C, Patient Facilitator | Lost 94 lbs * Results may vary
“I felt like I wasted all of my 20’s and most of my 30’s being overweight, but thanks to the Lap-Band and Dr.Kuri I now have my health, my body and my life back.”
Shortly after I was married I came to the conclusion that my weight was hindering my life. I weighed 272 lbs. and all my clothes were so tight that I was miserable. A friend of mine had gastric […]
Fran, Patient Facilitator | Lost 130 lbs * Results may vary
“I am no longer invisible, less than, or defined by my weight.”
I was one of those people that had genetics against me. I was always heavy for my age, no matter how young, and was taught to clean up my plate because there were kids in other countries going without anything to eat. My parents prided themselves in the fact that if we didn’t have money we would always have food. […]
Eveleine, Patient Facilitator | Lost over 100 lbs * Results may vary
“The weight loss has given me the ability to really live my life again.”
My name is Eveleine Currier and I am a Patient Facilitator for Dr. Kuri. I want to thank him for helping me to make the best decision I could have ever made. The LAP-BAND has given me my life back. The weight loss has given me the ability to really live my life again. To be able to […]
Hannah | Banded at 12 yrs old * Results may vary
What the band has done for me...hmm. I can think of many things that it has done for me. But some things that really changed my life are: Lap-Band surgery let me live an actual "teenager" life. It has helped me play my sports easier without having to take heavy gasps by just walking down the field. It has changed my life in ways I can't explain. I end up thinking every night about how it has changed my life. I actually bought my first two-piece bathing suit last month. The band has showed me a healthier way of life. Thank you for everything and making that major decision to let a [then] 12 year-old girl get this chance of a lifetime. - Hannah
Peter B. | Lost over 32 lbs * Results may vary
“I am well on my way to living a better life.”
Having surgery performed by Dr. Kuri has been one of the best choice I have made in this journey. With his care, the excellent staff, and the exceptional facilities I was put at ease before the surgery and confident that I was in some of the best care available. Thank you Dr. Kuri and all your staff for helping me make […]
Bill W. | Lost 82 lbs * Results may vary
“The hospital was first rate and nicer than many I visit at home in St Louis and surrounding.”
In early 2006, I was 430 lbs and the size 58 pants in the picture fit me tightly. Even with that extra stretch waist band. I really have two jobs, I sell Medicare insurance products to Senior citizens where I manage 12 agents in about five states, and I also sell medical equipment to […]
Karen S. | Size 22 to 14! * Results may vary
“Dr. Kuri has a kind heart, with his first priority being his patients.”
I would like to thank Dr Kuri for everything he did for me when I had my surgery on Tuesday, January 19. During our meeting on Monday, I told him about my hiatal hernia which was a real worry of mine. He said he had only had 3 cases out of over 4,300 where he was not able to […]
Isela | Size 26 to size 18 * Results may vary
“I trust Dr. Kuri and his team with my life, and I truly feel they have saved it!”
This surgery was the greatest thing I’ve done for myself. I still got a ways to go…but it’s going! It’s a tool, not a miracle! It’s taught me to eat and chew and taste my foods. Dr. Kuri’s team is the best! I trust Dr. Kuri and his team with my life, and I […]
Gloria | Lost over 50 lbs * Results may vary
“I am sad that I missed a decade of happiness, but I am so optimistic for the future. I am going to make up for lost time.”
For twenty years I lived life in the “Fast and Fabulous Lane”. My husband and I traveled the world at others expense through our business. I wore the latest fashions in a size 4 Jr. Petite weighing between 86 and 96 pounds. I thought that […]
Debbie | Lost 80 lbs. * Results may vary
“Thank you for a new and improved me.”
Thank you for a new and improved me! I am down 80 pounds!