Kelly’s Weight Loss Story
Before Kelly’s surgery, she says she could tell she was unhealthy. She didn’t feel good, she avoided going out with friends, and she had developed diabetes and high blood pressure. She attended an information [...]
Lisa R | Lost 127 lbs
Dr. Kuri did my Lap Band on 10-5-2005. At that time I was significantly overweight, my 5’7” body was carrying 272 lbs. I had struggled with my weight for most of my adult life [...]
Lap-Band Revision Surgery involves removal of the Lap Band and Conversion to Sleeve Gastrectomy
Lap-Band Revision Surgery Lap-Band Revision Surgery involves removal of the Lap Band and Conversion to Sleeve Gastrectomy The majority of our Lap-Band ® patients have experienced successful weight loss with the Lap-Band gradually over [...]
“Teacher of the Year” loses 270 lbs after Gastric Sleeve Surgery
CNN - "Gosh, I wanna be that guy again," Jeff Baxter would think when he remembered how it felt to be in shape. The 66-year-old teacher wasn't exactly accustomed to the extra pounds he was [...]
Overweight Individuals with Diabetes Can Reduce Health Risks with Lap-Band Surgery, New Study Finds
Diabetes is a risky disease which if not kept in check leads to many health problems and eventually death. Doctors and researchers have found that there has been a significant rise in the number of [...]
Study finds Lap-Band Surgery beneficial for extremely obese teens
Lap band surgery has significant benefits for severely obese teenagers and, despite its controversial nature, should still be considered as a first option to manage obesity during adolescence, a new study has found. A new [...]
Australian Actress, Brodie MacPherson reveals she had Gastric Sleeve Surgery
"Life is about so much more than the number on the scales. For me, it’s about challenging yourself." Her transformation is incredible - she’s lost 145 lbs and dropped a staggering five dress sizes. When [...]
Hospital CEO goes public about Gastric Sleeve Surgery to help others, including himself…
More than 15 years ago the World Health Organization recognized obesity as a global epidemic, and rates of obesity have been increasing ever since. Currently considered a severe health hazard, obesity is a risk factor [...]
New Zealand Woman loses 202 lbs in less than a year with the Gastric Sleeve
In August 2014, Simone Anderson, Age 25, weighed 372 lbs She had Gastric Sleeve Surgery and lost 202 lbs in less than a year The Auckland-based make up artist was [...]
What is Gastric Sleeve Surgery?
If you have been struggling to lose weight and have a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 35, maybe you’ve considered bariatric surgery. You probably already know that bariatric surgery is an option for some people [...]
I’m Done being Fat: Gastric Sleeve Surgery is Life-Changing
I vividly remember when I started to get fat. I had been hospitalized for a couple of weeks. Each mealtime, patients would line up and then go, en masse, to the cafeteria. You could eat [...]
Surgery for Weight Loss: A Standard Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes
Weight Loss Surgery should be a Standard Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes Weight-loss surgery not only leads to dramatic weight loss, it also reverses type 2 diabetes in most people who undergo these stomach-shrinking procedures. [...]
