Kristin H | Lost over 80 lbs * Results may vary
Remember a couple of months ago when I sent you some before-and-after pictures via Facebook? You said you'd like to use those for the Kuri website if I was willing and I said I'd be [...]
Amanda B | Succeeding with the Lap-Band after surgery with Dr Kuri * Results may vary
I was banded on Nov.13th 2013 by Dr.Kuri. Two weeks after returning from Mexico I found out I was pregnant so my concentration on my weight loss was at a halt. I was concentrating on [...]
Losing Those Last 10 Pounds
It may seem that your final 10 pounds are taking especially long to shed as you develop dieter's impatience. But by sticking to your plan to lose weight, plus using a few extra tips, you will succeed.
Mindful Eating Mantras
Mindful eating can help you see food in a new way. When food is no longer the enemy, you can observe your thoughts, feelings, actions and results without judgement, guilt or shame. This is a list of 40 Mindful Eating Mantras. Mantras are statements that you repeat to yourself to keep your mind pointed in a helpful direction.
How Will I Know If My Lap Band Is Adjusted Too Tight?
One of the advantages of the Lap Band is the ability to adjust the band as weight loss continues or circumstances in our life changes. The ability to know when an adjustment is needed is a skill that can take some trial and error to master. Keeping a band too tight can reduce the effectiveness of the band and may lead to complications and possible loss of your Lap Band. We recommend that patients do a quarterly self assessment to make sure their band is adjusted properly.
Plan – Prepare – Enjoy -Sticking to Your Healthy Meal Plans for the Week
a healthy diet does wonders for our mind and body. It should be simple, right? All you need to do is eat some vegetables and fruit, maybe throw in some greens and voilà, you’re a healthy human being. Not quite. The problem typically comes from our tendency to deviate from our healthy diets and downward spiral into fast food oblivion. Oftentimes, our healthy weekly meal plans go by the wayside as the week progresses. This can happen for a number of reasons, but you shouldn’t quit because you’ve cheated or lost momentum. Your old habits of junk food and convenience food may not disappear immediately, but with some tenacity and clever planning you’ll be able to re-route your meals into the proper direction. Here are some good tips to help you along the way:
Chris Christie’s Lap Band Surgery declared a “Success” after losing over 100 lbs in a year
New Jersey Governor was fitted with lap band in February 2013 Experts predict that he has lost as much as 45 per cent of his excess weight - meaning he dropped to an estimated 320 [...]
Reward Your Behavior Not The Scale’s
A visual reminder can be a powerful tool...
Motivate The Mind And The Body Will Follow
Believe You Can Do It And You Will When you believe you can you're half way there. The voice in your head that says you can't do it is a liar. You've got to say, "if I keep working at this, and want it badly enough, I can have it. That is Perseverance.
Ronda | Lost 130 lbs * Results may vary
"Without the band I would have fallen off the wagon and probably gained all my weight back plus some, but since I had that “tool”, I had hope." I was banded on March 03, 2006. [...]
Take Charge When Dining Out
A food-lover's guide to ordering smarter at your favorite restaurant.
Get Rid of Your Weight Loss Busting Habits
Are you guilty of one (or several) of these sneaky weight loss culprits? Learn how to break these common bad eating habits – for good, and establish healthy ones to take their place.
