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It is absolutely untrue that Dr. Kuri had two deaths during surgery. He had one which was very unfortunate and sad. He has had two deaths total in over 12 years of doing Lap-Band. The first was from a pulmonary embolism two days after surgery. As has been stated before this is MAJOR surgery and there is always a risk. Dr. George Fielding who did Gov. Christie's surgery has had 14 deaths.

There has been so much misinformation on this forum regarding the older bands still currently being manufactured by Allergan and in use in over 500,500 patients world wide. I am a Patient Facilitator for Dr. Pedro Kuri and sent an inquiry to Allergan (Mexico Division directly. This is the letter (translated from Spanish to English) that was sent back to us and dated April 29, 2013: This is to confirm that that two Allergan Lap-Bands® currently licensed and in use in Mexico as well as many other contries throughout the world continue to be FDA approved. Adjustible Gastric Band 9.75cm and 10cm Adjustible Gastric Band VG 9.75cm and 10cm For those of you who would like to confirm this please feel free to contact Allergan directly Attention: Lic. Egar Sauret G. Sales & Promotion Head Allergan Mexico Division of Neuroscience and Health Av. Santa Fe No. 505 P-11 Mexico, D.F. Tel: 5999-8500 Ext. 8509

Since there has been so much discussion recently regarding the older Allergan Lap-Band® I thought I would take the time to clarify some misconceptions. The 4cc and the 10cc VG band are still being produced by Allergan today and are used by almost all the Mexican surgeons as well as in Europe and Australia. It is absolutely untrue as has been stated in previous posts that they were discontinued by the FDA. They are still approved and being manufactured and distributed by Allergan. While it is true that most US surgeons use the newer AP Allergan band, these are proving to be more difficult to adjust. Many patients are either too tight or too loose. Some of the Canadian surgeons are going back to using the older 4cc and 10cc VG bands. If you actually do want to do your research. Contact Allergan directly.

If anyone could provide me with information on Fill providers who will see patient's who have been banded in Mexico, I would be very grateful. I need info for all the Canadian provinces but especially am looking for Ontario. Would appreciate it if you could e-mail me (nursey6030@yahoo.com) Thank you, JoAnn Jackson, RN, BSN Patient Facilitator Dr. Kuri & Associates 1-888-398-5186 Toll Free from Canada

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