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anyone have lap band surgery by dr. kuri recently? can anyone tell me about their experience? thinking about getting banded in july in Mexico

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I cannot speak about the surgeon as I had mine done here; however, please keep a few things in mind if you go to MX to have it done - inquire what size band they are using (make sure it isn't the "old" 4cc bands), ask if they use the newer "low profile" port (thinner than the former models), and also make sure you have a doctor lined up locally that will take you and see you upon having the surgery. Not all surgeons will take you if they didn't do the surgery. Also, aside from getting fills afterwards, in case there are any issues post op, you want to have someone accessible right away.

Best wishes on your journey and with whatever decision you choose.

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I was banded by Dr. Kuri. Overall the experience was great with him. I had problems later on though with my Dr in the states over filling me and I got esophageal dilation. But that wasn't Kuri's fault. I've had two close friends get banded by Dr. Kuri as well and we all had a great experience.

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Was banded by Dr. Kuri on July 16, 2013. Overall experience was great......Dr. Kuri loves his patients. I felt very comfortable. Going on my 2nd week of being banded and haven't had any problems. I would recommend Dr. Kuri to anyone that is interested in having lap band surgery.

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I am being banded on August 21, by Dr Kuri. I have heard very positive things about him. I am very excited. How has the recovery been. I am planning on flying home post op day 1.

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Carrie, Dr. Kuri is great!!! Nothing but positive with my experience. I actually traveled by myself was met at the San Diego Airport by one of Dr. Kuri's drivers Carlos. He took me to the office where I had my EKG, blood work and met with Dr. Kuri and Dr. Peterson. I also traveled home the day after my surgery with no problems......I was a little sore but made sure that I got up and moved around on my flights. I am almost 2 weeks post surgery and am doing great. I do have problems with gas and I think this is coming with this surgery but found if I am more active it helps. Still on Clear Liquids and will start mushy foods on Tues. I am down 14 pounds and feel great. I would recommend Dr. Kuri to to anyone. Good Luck!

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Thank you for the information! I wish you the best.

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Was banded by Dr. Kuri on July 16, 2013. Overall experience was great......Dr. Kuri loves his patients. I felt very comfortable. Going on my 2nd week of being banded and haven't had any problems. I would recommend Dr. Kuri to anyone that is interested in having lap band surgery.

Hello SWright, I had my lap band with Dr. Kuri on August 22nd, I have not had any problems. How are you doing? Have you decided if you are going to go to Dr. Kuri for fills, or have you found someone to do your fills close to home? I hope all is going well for you!

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Hi Nanaof27, I am glad that you are doing great.....Dr. Kuri is a sweet man and really cares about his patients. I have a Dr. about 30 mins from my home that I will be going to for fills my patient coordinator Joann gave me his name and number. I wished I could afford to fly back to Mexico for my fills but it will be cheaper for me to have them done at home. I hope that you continue to do great and congratulations on your new journey. I am ow 6 weeks post op and trying to decide if its time for a feel. I am down 23 pounds post op.

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Time for a fill....gotta love auto correct lol

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anyone have lap band surgery by dr. kuri recently? can anyone tell me about their experience? thinking about getting banded in july in Mexico

I had it done by him two weeks ago yesterday! I would highly recommend Dr.Kuri!! I have no problems what's so ever and already lost 16lb:)

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Glad you are doing great!! Congratulations, on your new journey!! Wish you the best....16 pounds is great! I m down 23 pounds since surgery on July 16 and will get my first fill this coming Tues. I am a little nervous but I know it will go good.

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Glad you are doing great!! Congratulations' date=' on your new journey!! Wish you the best....16 pounds is great! I m down 23 pounds since surgery on July 16 and will get my first fill this coming Tues. I am a little nervous but I know it will go good.[/quote']

Let us know how your fill goes tomorrow. We wish you the best!

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