The hospital is wonderful, the surgery suit is modern, the equipment excellent, everything is appropriate, state of the art, and equal to standards in the USA.”

I had been over weight all of my life. When I was in my 30′s and again in my 50′s I was able to loose around 80 lbs the conventional way. When I got heavy again in my 60′s I found it very difficult to do the exercise piece of loosing weight and I felt like there wasn’t much I could do to loose the weight. I found my health issue piling up, as I got older. At 64 I found my self with blood pressure, cholesterol, heart arrhythmia, thyroid, asthma, I had one knee replaced and was look at a 2nd knee replacement, sleep apnea, and the final straw was when my doctor told me I has borderline diabetic and we needed to start treating that as well. Well that was not going to happen, I was too cowardly to stick a needle in myself for the rest of my life and I knew I needed to do something about my life. I was worried about the impact that my weight would have on me, as I got older. I was afraid the folks at the care center would have to take me to the car wash to give me a shower. I had even wondered if I was going to have to be cremated because there weren’t going to be enough relatives to carry my body to my grave. So I talked to some folks in our town that had been banded. I called a surgeon friend of mine and also go advice and he supported my desire to do the band. I talked to five of them; it had works for four of the five. Some had been banded in Mexico and a couple in Utah. My first plan was to have the operation in Utah. I had letters from my GP and my orthopedic Surgeon telling my insurance company that I needed the operation. They would not pay for it. We appealed the rejection and they would not pay for it in Utah. They were willing to pay $40 thousand for another knee and a lifetime of prescription, but not a lap band.

So I knew I would need to go to Mexico. I set up an appointment to have the band done and was a bit frightened about going “to Mexico” to have surgery. One of our local doctors went to Dr. Kuri’s and actually went into the surgery with a patient of his that was being banded. When they returned to Utah he called me and told me about his experience and he lay to rest any concerns I might have had. He said, don’t worry about a thing, the surgical team is like watching a ballet, they have done it so many time they all know what they are doing. The hospital is wonderful, the surgery suit is modern, the equipment excellent, everything is appropriate, state of the art, and equal to standards in the USA. When I headed to Mexico I was comfortable with my decision.

I had an excellent experience with the band. I lost 120 lbs. in less than a year. I have been able to keep that weight at that place for nearly two years. I weighted 293 when Contacted Dr. Kuri, I lost 13 lbs on the liver shrinking diet before I went down there. I now weigh 170. The best part of this is the health benefits. I am still taking thyroid and a reduced dose of cholesterol. Every other health issue had disappeared. No more drugs, no Cpap masks, no knee surgery, no leg or feet problems, and best of all, no needles. The only thing that has not gotten better is my golf game. Well actually it has. I love being able to move, I am happier and healthier than I have ever been.

Two of my doctor friend here in Vernal went down after I did and have had the procedure done on them selves. They both spend a couple of days in Mexico and spend several hours in the operating room watching the Kuri team in action. They were trained and now I can get Kuri approved fill in my hometown. The one doctor took members of her family don there as well. I don’t think money was an issue for a doctor like it was for me, they have the greatest respect for Dr. Kuri and the work he does.

I have followed to protocols that I received for the lap band. I do the diet as out lined. I have found great joy in exercise. I work out at the gym three times a week; I walk every morning and afternoon. I love how I feel after I have worked out. I am so happy I make with decision and that the band gave me a tool to do the work and find freedom and health. I appreciate the health and support I got from my facilitator JoAnn Jackson. I liked Dr. Kuri the minute I met him and felt he really cared about helping people find a healthy way to live.

To learn more about our current offer for Lap Band Surgery with Dr. Kuri, please fill out the form below. An email announcement will be mailed to you informing you of our current price accompanied with our planned price increase on February 11, 2012.

Maria and I wanted to take a moment to thank all the Bandsters for choosing Dr. Kuri & Associates and for those that have had the opportunity to join us at the Bandster Bash. Maria and I have cherished the memories celebrating and supporting our patients by putting on the Bandster Bash. These celebrations have allowed me, my family and my staff, the unique opportunity to get to know my patients better and support their efforts to a healthier life with the Lap Band.

For the past eleven years we have strived to improve the support and education that we provide to our patients during the Bandster celebration. We continue to find new and innovative ways to connect to our patient to support their success.

However, Maria and I felt it was important to inform our patients that due to logistics and scheduling issues, the decision was made that the Bandster Bash will not be held this year. We hope that you will continue to join us in the future as we continue to celebrate patient success.

Blast from the past – Click the links below to view Bash photos, and education from past events.

2009 Bandster Bash – Photos
Dr Kuri’s Bandster Bash 2009 – Video
2010 Bandster Bash – Photos
LapBand® Forums: Bash Education – Video Education and Handouts
Dr. Kuri LapBand® Surgery Discussion Forum – Lap Band Discussion, Education and Resources.

Dr. Kuri has been performing the Lap-Band procedure before the FDA approved its use in the states. Due to this fact, Dr. Kuri often has much more experience than U.S. Doctors. Since the Lap-Band was approved by the FDA in 2001, many people have undergone this type of weight loss surgery for morbid obesity. However, it wasn’t until recently this year that the FDA lowered the BMI requirements for patients with a BMI level of between 30 to 40. Subsequently more people then ever are now eligible for surgery. Due to the strict requirements of the FDA, many U.S. bariatric surgeons have limited or no experience with the Lap-Band. Now that many of the restrictions have been lifted by the FDA and insurance carriers are beginning to cover the procedure, many less experienced surgeons are taking the opportunity to cash in.

Recent news confirms how important it is to consider the reputation, experience and integrity, of the surgeon you choose, rather than on price alone. Billboards along the countries highways have lured some patients into surgery with less qualified surgeons with devastating results. Reports recently surfaced that Lap-Band surgeons affiliated with the 1-800-GET-THIN advertising campaign in Beverly Hills were criticized as having sub standard facilities and directed to improve their clinic or be forced to shut down. One would assume that a clinic in Beverly Hills of all places would have a good reputation due to its location and high-end clientelle. However, perception is often not the reality and there are inadequate professionals in every field. One of the most important factors in choosing a surgeon is experience and training. Dr Kuri has shown time and time again over the years that he is a dedicated, well-trained, and extremely proficient surgeon of the Lap-Band system.

Often people assume that if a physician is trained in the U.S. they are automatically a superior doctor. However, some of the best surgeons in the world are foreign born and trained. Many of these foreign doctors often go to medical school abroad and later practice in the U.S. Currently there are over 9,500 foreign doctors practicing in the U.S. The training and experience Dr. Kuri brings to the table as a surgeon of 30 years, performing nearly 5,000 Lap-Band procedures in the past 11 years – highly distinguishes himself from other surgeons in his field.

Dr. Kuri understands and speaks english fluently, which enables him to answer any and all questions a patient may have and to clearly understand a patient’s needs. His love and dedication to his patients is unparalleled, and apparent to all know him. Dr. Kuri treats his patients with love, dignity, and respect. Annually Dr. Kuri invites all of his patients back to Mexico to celebrate their success at the annual Kuri Bandster Bash.

Dr Kuri is always available to his patients. If the office is closed, phone calls are forwarded to his personal cell phone. Our patients are always amazed that they can speak directly with Dr. Kuri even if he is out of the office. This kind of personal access to a physician is very uncommon.

Dr. Kuri has a large team of support staff available to his patients including patient facilitators, on-site office personnel, and a patient education coordinator. He also provides a online patient forum to support his patients after care, education, and to further their success along every step of their journey. In addition, Dr. Kuri works with a number of outside service providers to provide his patients with resources and information, including local fill providers.

Click here to learn more about the Lap-Band with Dr. Kuri. Start your journey today!

If you have any questions or need assistance in reaching our office, please contact us toll-free at 1-888-282-2837.

Mexico often gets a bad rap for its constant appearance in the news for drugs, violence and issues of illegal immigration. While these are certainly true problems Mexico is facing, their occurrence is often inflated by the media. Statistically, the true population most at risk for coming in contact with these types of crimes are Mexicans themselves, and more commonly individuals involved in the drug trade. Tourists are very rarely the target of violent crimes in Mexico.

Where are the Majority of Crimes Occuring in Mexico and Why?
Also at issue is the primary areas where these types of crimes tend to happen. The majority of the crimes perpetrated in Mexico occur in the Mexican city of Ciudad Juarez, located along the Texas-American border. Juarez in recent years has become a hot bed for drug violence and feuding between drug lords. Tijuana, Mexico bordering San Diego, California where Dr. Kuri & Associates office is located has a much lower incidence of violence and crime. By in large, the majority of news media reports coming from Mexico occur in Juarez. These types of reports give the impression that the entire country of Mexico is experiencing violent crimes everywhere. However, the majority of crimes are in-fact occurring in isolated areas. Reports on violence state that less than 5 percent of Mexico is affected by cartel and drug violence. Out of roughly 2,500 municipalities, only 80 are currently recording problems with drug violence.

Who is Traveling to Mexico, and Why?
Over 20 million people visit Mexico each year with no problems at all. In fact, a large majority of travelers to Mexico are often people seeking medical treatment termed “Medical Tourism”. It is estimated that approximately 500,000 to 750,000 Americans traveled to Mexico in 2007. Estimates for 2011 are approximated at 1.2 million by year end.

Why are people traveling to Mexico for Medical Treatment?
Mexico’s proximity to the United States and the relatively low travel costs, has made it a popular travel destination for Americans and Canadians seeking medical treatment to save money. Global health care costs are increasingly on the rise, leaving many individuals uninsured or underinsured seeking medical alternatives outside their native countries. The world health organization ranks Mexico’s health care system 61st in the world with the United States ranked 37th making hospitals in Mexico very similar in quality and care to those in the U.S. The highest ranked countries in the world are primarily western European countries where social medicine systems dominate the playing field. However, more and more developed countries are moving towards social medicine which consequently raises the standard of care all around the world. Until the world transitions to a social healthcare system, many will continue to seek high quality alternatives in other countries.

How safe does Dr. Kuri make traveling to Mexico for his patients?
From the moment you arrive at the U.S. Mexico border, you are greeted by our private driver who chaperones you in our private vehicle across the border directly to Hospital Angeles. Hospital Angeles is conveniently located minutes across the border. You will literally arrive at Hospital Angeles minutes after crossing the U.S. border. Throughout your entire stay with us, private transportation is provided the entire time at no cost.

Have any of Dr. Kuri’s patients ever experienced a problem traveling to Mexico for the Lap-Band?
In our 11 year history, we have never had a patient ever experience any problems while traveling to and from Hospital Angeles in Tijuana, Mexico. Your safety and security is of the utmost importance to us. We prepare and take all the necessary steps and precautions to ensure you remain safe at all times, and your experience with us is the best it possibly can be.

Learn more about the Lap Band with Dr. Kuri. Start and start your journey today!

If you have any questions or need assistance in reaching our office, please contact us toll-free at 1-888-282-2837.

Why is the kind of Band used important?
When Dr. Kuri performs a Lap Band Surgery, he uses a FDA approved Allergan Band®. Allergan is the leading manufacturer of its trademarked Lap-Band® and Lap-Band System® and is the industry standard band in the U.S. and around the world. This band has been tried and tested in thousands of patients since its FDA approval in 2001. Many other doctors in Mexico use knock-off bands that are often not FDA approved. This is how many doctors get away with charging as little as $3,000 for surgery. When you use a non FDA approved band you run the risk of band slippage, erosion, band failure, other serious complications, and even death.

Receiving Fills in the U.S. After Lap-Band® Surgery
After surgery you will need to schedule “fills” as you begin to lose weight. Dr. Kuri & Associates has established relationships with many doctors all over the U.S. to assist you with your fills. If you have a non FDA approved Band physicians in the U.S. will not assist you with your fills. The reason being is a U.S. physician could be liable for any complications caused by your non FDA approved band. In cases such as these, you may need to travel back to Mexico to have your fills done by your operating surgeon.

What type of Medical Facility should I expect in Mexico when having Lap Band Surgery?
Doctors in Mexico perform Lap Band Surgery in a variety of types of medical facilities. The most common type is an outpatient clinic which houses a surgery room and staff. Facilities such as these are often ill equipped and staffed in the event of a complication. Many physicians get by charging very low rates for surgery because they operate in sub standard facilities. Patients that choose these types of centers for surgery run the risk of serious effects to their health.

Dr. Kuri however performs all of his surgeries at a state of the art medical hospital called Hospital Angeles. The differences between an outpatient clinic and a fully staffed modern hospital are tremendous. Hospital Angeles is new hospital funded by 70 million U.S. dollars and is part of Grupo Angeles, the largest private hospital chain in Mexico. In less than twenty years the Angeles HealthCare Group has developed the most advanced private hospital service in the country, with 14 thriving centers to date. The very first surgery performed at the Hospital Angeles was a Lap-Band® procedure by Dr. Kuri and his surgical team. The hospital features state-of-the-art medical and surgical equipment and diagnostic services for all specialties and is fully equipped for any emergency.

How much should I expect to pay for Lap Band Surgery in Mexico?
The average range for Lap Band Surgery with a reputable surgeon in Mexico is between $6,000 to $10,000 U.S. dollars. Surgeons advertising rates lower than these levels are operating in small clinics with little to no medical staff, using non approved FDA bands. Dr. Kuri is competitively priced, and under priced when considering his level of quality and expertise. It is important to remember that doctors will do anything to get a booked surgery, including lowering their price. But, don’t be fooled. This often means your aftercare has been cut and they are using inferior bands to cut costs. Dr. Kuri only uses the FDA approved Allergan Lap-Band® in all Lap-Band procedures he performs.

Dr. Kuri has a large team of support staff available to his patients including patient facilitators, on-site office personnel, and a patient education coordinator. He also provides a online patient forum to support his patients after care, education, and to further their success along every step of their journey. In addition, Dr. Kuri works with a number of outside service providers to provide his patients with resources and information, including local fill providers.

Learn more about the Lap Band with Dr. Kuri. Start and start your journey today!

Remember that not all weight loss programs work for everyone. When choosing a weight loss plan you need to take into consideration your:

• target weight loss goal
• length of commitment
• lifestyle fit
• expenses

A weight loss program should be one that you feel comfortable and fits with your lifestyle. Whether it involves going to the gym for two hours a day, eating pre-packaged meals, taking weight loss supplements or surgery, take time to research which weight loss program is best for you before committing to one.

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Regret and Her Horrible Twin, Guilt
A Parable about a Hidden Force that May Be Keeping You Stuck. View more on the forum.

The Party Isn’t Over When You Get Healthy
Are you annoyed by people who seem to enjoy exercise? What about people who eat healthfully with little effort? Why is it so easy for them and such a struggle for you? One simple reason could be time. View more on this topic on the forum

Is Your Hunger GPS Turned Off?
We are each born with an internal “GPS”Driving that guides us to eat when we’re hungry, stop when we’re full, eat what we love, and love what we eat – without thinking about food constantly in between. View more on this topic on the forum.

Six Weeks to a Healthier Diet
Eating healthy foods really isn’t a diet in the way we think of weight loss diets and fad diets, it’s the foods you eat. Your diet is just one part of your lifestyle. Unfortunately many people don’t eat healthy foods, and eating an unhealthy diet leads to weight gain, chronic disease and just feeling lousy.

If you don’t think your diet is on the right track, this six-week course will help you take the steps to turn your not-so-healthy diet around. You’re going to take this slowly, one step at a time, so that each step becomes a way of life. Each weeks lesson features just one step to focus on. After each week, you will then be one step closer to your goal, whether it is to lose weight, gain weight, or improve your health. Then, down the road, if your old bad eating habits come back, you can take the course over again, just to brush up your healthy eating skills.

*Six Weeks to a Healthy Diet – Week 1
Start With the Stats. View this lesson on the forum.

*Six Weeks to a Healthy Diet – Week 2
Slash the Sugar. View this lesson on the forum.

*Six Weeks to a Healthy Diet – Week 3
Fruits and Veggies. View this lesson on the forum.

*Six Weeks to a Healthy Diet – Week 4
Choosing Fats. View this lesson on the forum.

*Six Weeks to a Healthy Diet – Week 5
Whole Grains. View this lesson on the forum.

*Six Weeks to a Healthy Diet – Week 6
Shaking the Salt. View this lesson on the forum.

But is eating fast a problem? Should we be concerned? The answer is “yes” and here are some of the reasons you (and me, and everyone) should eat more slowly. View more on this topic on the forum.

Weekend Diet Traps
Question: I eat a healthy diet Monday through Friday, but on the weekends, it’s no holds barred. How do I bring in the reins?

Answer: After working hard all week, you are ready for some rest and relaxation — and that mindset seems to also extend to your diet. You start with cocktails and greasy appetizers Friday night with friends. On Saturday, you go grazing through the food court while shopping at the mall, then go out for a big dinner that night. On Sunday, you are feeling kind of lazy and lounge around on the couch watching television and snacking on chips and dip.
This is a pretty common scenario. But don’t despair. With a little thought and preparation, you can continue to eat healthy and still enjoy your weekends. Here are some tips. View more on this topic on the forum.

The Woes of Dieting
Millions of Americans are either on a diet or will start one at some point in their life. Weight loss and health are the primary motivators. Let’s peruse some of the issues that dieters must face. View more on this topic on the forum.

Health Benefits of Cinnamon
Cinnamon…common, comforting. Who would have thought it could be so good for you? Would you believe that a mere teaspoon of cinnamon contains 28 mg of calcium, almost one mg of iron, over a gram of fiber, and quite a lot of vitamins C, K, and manganese? It’s true. It also contains about half a gram of “usable” (non-fiber) carbohydrate. View more on this topic on the forum.

5 Tips for Low-sodium Cooking
Spice Things Up
Let’s face it: Low-sodium dishes can be tasteless — especially when you’re addicted to salt. We instinctively turn to the table salt as an easy antidote to bland food. However, if you’re willing to be a little creative and open to other flavors, you’ll find countless ways to spice up your meals. You’ll soon wean yourself off of the salt-shaker and may even discover new favorite seasonings and flavors.
View more on this topic on the forum

Tomato and Turkey Soup with Pesto
Need an idea for that leftover turkey? In only 20 minutes, you can prepare this tasty soup that’s both healthy and satisfying! View this recipe on the forum.

Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins
Not too sweet, these delicious pumpkin and cranberry muffins would make a great snack or brunch offering. They’re best served warm, and they also freeze well. View this recipe on the forum.

Baked Pears with Cranberries and Walnuts
Not everyone likes pie during the holidays, so why not make Baked Pears with Cranberries and Walnuts? If you don’t have pomegranate juice, use cranberry juice, red wine or apple cider instead. Enjoy with a scoop of low fat frozen yogurt or whipped topping sprinkled with a little cinnamon or nutmeg. View this recipe on the forum.

Low Fat Pear-Cranberry Strudel
This pear-cranberry strudel makes a great holiday or weeknight dessert. The beauty of phyllo, or filo, dough is that it’s low fat, has no saturated or trans fat, and no cholesterol, making it a terrific alternative to regular pastry. It’s light, crisp and flaky, and so long as you use butter-flavored cooking spray between layers rather than real melted butter, it’s a perfect low fat choice for pies, tarts and, of course, strudels.
View this recipe on the forum.

The Difference Between Success and Failure
It isn’t easy staying motivated to exercise, especially if you’re a beginner. In fact, most veteran exercisers would probably agree–some days they got it, some days they don’t. If you’re trying lose weight and make exercise a habit, you may be surprised to learn that there’s not much difference between you and people who exercise regularly. There’s no magic pill that brings discipline and motivation to your workouts. So what do they have that you don’t have? It’s all in the way you think and how you act. View more on this topic on the forum.

Getting Back on Track with Exercise
It would be so much easier to exercise every day if life just cooperated a little more. But, most of us will face times when we can’t exercise and even the most devoted exerciser will eventually have to abandon his workout routine for any number of reasons. Illness, moving, having a baby, getting married, out-of-town guests…these things and more will happen at some point and, as a result you may find your exercise routine going right out the window. The trick isn’t necessarily in avoiding these situations but in learning how to keep going in spite of them. View more on this topic on the forum.

How to Think Like an Exerciser
What you think makes a difference in how you live
If you’re trying to lose weight or stick to a consistent exercise program, what you may notice is how many things stand in the way of your goals. What you may not realize is that fitting in exercise is a matter of how you think and not what’s on your schedule. Thinking like an exerciser can increase your odds of success and put you in the right frame of mind for making the choice to exercise. View more on this topic on the forum.

Ten Mistakes to Avoid When Building Muscle and Losing Fat
Everyone wants to build muscle and lose fat: that’s pretty much the Holy Grail of weight training and physical conditioning. But can it be done? The body does not like to perform two contradictory physiological processes at the same time. Your body has evolved to either increase fat, muscle (and bone) in times of plenty, and, as you might imagine, do just the opposite in scarce times when food availability is low.
To get a nice looking body, say six-pack abs, you need to hold onto or increase muscle while shedding loads of fat. That’s the problem targeted in this list of ten mistakes to avoid when trying to accomplish this. View more on this topic on the forum.

Walking For Fitness and Weight Loss
Walk Talk – 10 week walking series.
If you have decided to start an exercise program, walking is a great and natural way to achieve daily physical activity. Walking can help to improve your health, fitness and can speed your weight loss efforts. We will lead you through a program for absolute beginners, with the goal to have you walking comfortably for 30 minutes to an hour. This is the level that will help prevent Heart Disease, Type Two Diabetes, and Breast and Colon Cancer. View this 10 week walking series on the forum.

30-Day Fitness Challenge
30 day exercise, nutrition, and mind and body challenge.
Welcome to your 30-Day Fitness Challenge! For the next 30 days, you’re going to learn how to focus on daily healthy choices. By focusing on what you’re doing today, right now, you may just learn to enjoy the process of healthy living. View the lessons and the resources for this series on the forum.

7 Ways to Triumph Over Turkey Day
Thanksgiving weight gain isn’t inevitable. With a few tricks, you can enjoy the meal without regretting it come Friday. View more about this topic on the forum.

Unique Fitness Tips for the Holiday Season
Every year, millions kick off the holiday season with a stomach full of turkey on Thanksgiving, followed by several days of leftover pies and cakes and numerous booze-filled holiday gatherings. This can easily result in a weight gain of 5-7 pounds, enough to damper anyone’s holiday cheer.
So how do you stay fit and avoid temptation during the holidays, while also enjoying one of the most festive times of year? View more about this topic on the forum

7 Ways to Eat Smart at Holiday Parties
Holiday parties bring buffets, bottomless punch bowls, and baked goods… oh my! But joining in on the celebration doesn’t have to spell diet disaster. Party like it’s 1999 without the scale budging by using these tips to eat smart at holiday parties.
View more about this topic on the forum

Lighter Options for the Holiday Table
Holiday meals are notoriously fat- and calorie-laden, especially the side dishes, with all their added cream, butter and sugar. These holiday side dishes are a good deal healthier. View these recipes and more on the forum.

How to Eat Low Fat at Someone Else’s Thanksgiving Dinner
You how to prepare your own low-fat Thanksgiving, but what if you’re celebrating Thanksgiving at someone else house? Here are some tips to navigate your way to a lower fat feast without appearing rude or going hungry. View more on this topic on the forum

Thanksgiving Calorie Calculator
Use the Thanksgiving calorie calculator to total your Thanksgiving feast calories.
View more on this topic on the forum

Fit Not Fat on Thanksgiving Day
Strategies for surviving the Holiday’s with minimum fat gain, if any.
View more on this topic on the forum

Getting Back on Track with Exercise
If you find yourself a long way from your workouts, wondering how to get back on track, there is a way to make the road back a little easier. View more on this topic on the forum.

Managing The Seemingly Inevitable Holiday Season Stress
Holiday Stress Relief is On The Way!
Welcome to the holiday season — that whirlwind of gift-giving holidays, marketing blitzes, holiday parties and activities galore that begins right after Halloween, builds to Thanksgiving, and continues gaining momentum through the end of the year.
While this season is meant to bring feelings of love and cheer, it’s also the harbinger of holiday stress for many. What is it that has us all so hot and bothered? View more on this topic on the forum.

Save Calories with Holiday Food Switches
Making holiday food switches is a painless way to prevent holiday weight gain. Just making a few of these changes could save you nearly 1,000 calories! Master the buffet and make smart picks at parties with these ten holiday food switches.
View more on this topic on the forum.

Feel the Holiday Burn Quiz
The holidays are a time to hang out with your friends and family, having as much fun as you can in six weeks’ time. But they’re also a time of too much eating, too much drinking and too much all-around merry. Your body will pay the price for all of your over-indulgences, and it can be incredibly hard to reverse the effects. But it can be done with a little after-holiday burn. Take the quiz on the forum to see how you stack up.

Practical Healthy Holiday Eating Advice
The holidays are finally here and that means one thing: There is food everywhere, and plenty of it! Here is some of my top advice on how to stay in charge or your eating and appetite. View more on this topic on the forum.

Holiday Calorie Calculator
Use the Holiday Calorie Calculator to help you take charge of your holiday party and Christmas dinner calories. View more on this topic on the forum.

Making Your New Year’s Resolutions
I love a new year. It almost seems like we can start all over, finally become that wonderful, productive, healthy, happy person we’ve always wanted to be. The trouble is, the enthusiasm to make changes, especially with exercise and diet, tends to fade once we realize we can’t change everything overnight. If you want to make lasting changes, there are three things you can do to make your resolutions work all year long: Adjust your attitude, change your lifestyle and come up with a plan for success. View more on this topic on the forum.

New Years Resolutions or Results?
On January 1st, millions of people set their hopes high with a resolution to lose weight. I hope you weren’t one of them.

You may be thinking, “What?!!! Of course I was – it’s a tradition. I resolve to lose weight every year!”

Let me clarify. Losing weight is NOT a resolution, it is a RESULT. It is the result of specific changes in the way you eat, move, and live. So this year, instead of setting a goal to lose an arbitrary number of pounds, inches, or clothing sizes, resolve to think differently about eating, physical activity, and living. View more on this topic on the forum.

7 Ways to Triumph Over Turkey Day
Thanksgiving weight gain isn’t inevitable. With a few tricks, you can enjoy the meal without regretting it come Friday. To view more on this topic visit our forum.

Share your tips for getting through the Holidays while maintaining your healthy lifestyle. And just to sweeten the pot a bit, we are having a little contest. Add your tips and tricks to the “Getting Through the Holidays” thread between now and January 7th to be entered into a drawing to win one of five Food & Fitness Journals.

Participate – It’s easy! Here’s how:

1. Log into the Kuri Patient Forum.
2. Locate the thread titled “Getting Through The Holidays Contest” within the “Kuri Group Support and Discussion Forum”
3. Add your tips, comments or personal story of how to stay focused with your weight loss efforts during the holiday season.

It’s that easy to participate, benefit and be added to the drawing. But wait – There’s more!

Increase Your Chances of Winning on Facebook- Each post provides you another chance to win!

Add your tips and comments to Dr. Kuri & Associates Fan Page on Facebook to receive an EXTRA chance to win. Two lucky winners will be chosen from a drawing to receive one of two $100 Gift Cards. The more you add the more chances you have to win!

Join the Dr Kuri Community on our home page to receive our periodic newsletter – The Banded Kuri~er. Winners will be chosen after January 7th and announced in the 2011 Newsletter.
Good luck to you all!

“A year later my wife saw the fantastic results…she got it done.”

“It is a step at a time, a small little change bit by bit, and suddenly standing in our mirror is that person we wondered if we would ever see again. “

The beginning of my story is like many, an obese child, losing and gaining always a bit more each time followed by self hatred and despair. I gave up for years and just maintained my fat. Then I started gaining and getting scared about my health. Out of desperation I started looking into gastric bypass surgery. I was denied at first, of course, and then accepted finally after 2 years of struggle, 2 sets of pre-op tests and 2 psych evaluations. As I was setting the final appointment for surgery (I even got the surgeon I wanted) they asked me for a copy of my new insurance card. I sent them a copy and at the 11th hour I was told they couldn’t go through with it as my new insurance wouldn’t cover the surgery. The company I worked for went self insured, there was some dishonesty with the insurance company about what plan we really had. With no one to help me, I fought the insurance company, consulted an attorney and was a monster to work with I was so angry and devastated.

Looking back I feel blessed and almost divinely guided. I began searching options and discovered Dr. Kuri. I said to myself “this is my life and no one is going to stop me from getting well!”

I came to Mexico alone, it seemed I need to make this journey on my own it was so deeply personal for me. I guess I didn’t want to share or was afraid someone or something would get in my way.

Now, 2 ½ years later I have lost 123lbs., wear a size 8, take no more medications and have my health and life back. I realized this is not a journey you can see going forward because none of us are sure we will reach our destination after so many failures but rather a journey that looking back from where we started we can see how far we have come. It is a step at a time, a small little change bit by bit and suddenly standing in our mirror is that person we wondered if we would ever see again. An voila! There we are.

Who is the magician that cast this spell? A kind, brilliant, skilled and caring doctor named Kuri (let’s not forget handsome) that said “I will give you the tool, you must do the work.” In my willingness to follow the doctor and do the work I found myself. I am so thankful that the obstacles placed in my path led me to the skilled hands of this wonderful Doctor.