I am strongly considering Dr. Kuri for my Lapband surgery. I plan to have my surgery in 6-12 months, depending on finances (my insurance won't cover any WLS). I've been considering LBS for several years, tried traditional ways to loose the weight, and it just isn't happening for me. My sister was banded (in the US) a few years ago, and she is doing great. What I like so far about Dr. Kuri's team is that the patient coordinator (Joann Jackson) has either answered all of my phone calls, or gotten right back with me. And she has the answers to all of my questions, no matter how silly they may seem. I like that I'm getting the same person to talk to about this big decision, and she hasn't been the tad bit pushy about making a decision or booking, she is just there, answering my questions, sending me any information I request or info she thinks is helpful to me. I still feel I have a lot of research to do, but feeling very confident with Dr. Kuri.