Don’t Put Off Weight Loss Until You’re “Morbidly Obese”, Study Finds
A new research study found that patients who underwent weight loss surgery before they gained enough weight to be deemed as “morbidly obese” achieved better results after surgery in comparison to heavier patients. Patients [...]
Gastric Sleeve offers patients relief from food cravings
"I've lost right around 200 pounds" Nick Bone and his wife recently celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary by renewing their vows. Looking over pictures together, it’s obvious they share the same love they [...]
A Moment of Clarity that Changes Your Life
If you survey a group of people who have transformed their bodies, they’ll all have something in common. That ‘something’ is a moment of clarity when they decided enough was enough. A moment when [...]
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 [...]
