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Good luck on your surgery. I was banded by Dr Kuri in Mexico on March 20th. Great experience....great Doctor / hospital....Spanish was an issue but not too bad. Keep us posted:D :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :) :clap:

HI , I had a great experience going to Mexico for my procedure. My local doc wanted 18,000 and Kuri's price was 8950.00. That includes the hotel stay of 2 nights and hospital stay for 2 nights..no airfare.

HI, Yes Ponce is supposed to be one of the best. I was self pay and chose to go to Mexico and have my surgery with Dr. Kuri and his team. WAS VERY SUCCESSFUL and half the price of Ponce.

HI Folks, I was self pay and flew to SD to have my lap band surgery by Dr Kuri and his team. IT WAS AN AWESOME SURGERY EXPERIENCE. I have had several surgeries in my life and this is the first time I woke from anethesia without gasping or feeling like I was smothering. I just woke up like I had been asleep a while. Yes, I do not speak Spanish and no, not many of the nurses speak English, but we figured things out. I was not impressed with Tjuana as far as a tourist town....too many sellers in the streets. But I am so glad I chose this surgical team and hospital. I have lost 17 pounds...feeling great....had some gas discomfort but not terrible...and I am feeling full all the time....I have followed the liquid and the soft diet thus far and trying to do as the doctor says...I have a fill scheduled at the Fill Center USA in Duluth on May 26 - a new satellite office out of Moultrie....I will not be going back to Mexico for the fills so I had to find a local source that would accept MX patients....they service a lot of Dr Kuri's patients... GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU IN YOUR LAP BAND JOURNEY!!! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

I had been told 15 years ago I had a hernia but nothing ever came of it. HOWEVER ...after surgery, Dr Kuri asked if I knew I had one and I said kinda. He said, well it has been fixed. I thought that was pretty awesome. :hungry: :guess :think :embarassed: :girl_hug: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :angry :sick :speechles

HI Folks, Day 11 post op - feel great - some gas pains still moving around but nothing serious - HOWEVER, the Protein drink has me confused. I was banded by Dr Kuri in Mexico - and have been following his food plan to the tee. I have not been drinking a Protein Drink?? I noticed some of the bandsters discussing Protein drinks are banded a long time. Does everyone need to drink a protein drink daily?? I am mainly drinking Soups and Water / tea right now. I start on soft food Tuesday THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Hi, 8950 Covers The Surgery And The 2 Nights In A Hotel And 2 Nights In The Hospital. I Flew A Friend To Be With Me From Georgia So With The Airfare, Meals For Her And Basic Purchases I Have About 10,000 Invested In My Body. I Will Also Invest Another 1000 Or So This Year For Fills By A Local Doctor. And All Of This Is Tax Deductible Which I Need!!!!!!!!

I AM 7 DAYS POST OP AND FEEL SO OPTIMISTIC. GOOD LUCK:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

7 Days post - op and I have utlized this forum over the past 6 weeks to understand what to expect and the pros and cons. Yes, there are some people who have had complications and yes, my band might slip next month or next year. BUT FOR TODAY - I am hopeful that I can live a life free of the starving feeling for the first time ever. I APPRECIATE THE HONESTY IN THIS FORUM. I only visit Dr Kuri's site because he was my surgeon. FANTASTIC DOCTOR in my opinion. Just my "THOUGHTS" about this subject. So there :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

HI Folks, 6 days post op and feel good but my stomach area is still very bloated and my clothes actually feel tighter?? Following my liquids and feeling very satisfied. VERY EXCITED ABOUT NOT FEELING HUNGRY ALL THE TIME!!!! My incisions are clean / bruised / healing well but I am definitely bloated as much if not a little bit more than the day after surgery??

I am sitting in a hotel room drinking chamomile tea. Seems I do better with warm liquids. Last night I had the DR Kuri dinner from the hotel and it was Jello cubes, broth and apple juice. The jello cubes were yummy but I noticed if I did not let it dissolve in my mouth I could feel it going down the stomach. A little discomfort. I feel almost giddy....kinda nice .....will chat back at ya later.

HI Folks, Am still in Tijuana but feel I am doing well. Yes I have some soreness but all in all it has been a great experience. Will fly out of San Diego on Friday am.....THANKS FOR ALL THE PRAYERS AND SUPPPORT!!!!

HI Folks, I have been reading your posts for the past 4 weeks and have found such a "WEALTH" of information. I am 52 years old and committed to lap band as a last resort to lose these painful pounds. My legs and feet can't take these extra 60 plus pounds I have gained in the past 5 years. At 5'7, if I can get below 200, I will be physically more able to handle standing on my feet. Additional weight loss will contribute to a healthier heart, healthier state of mind, and a healthier "Woman". I am anxious to get off the blood pressure meds, too. I am traveling to San Diego tomorrow monring. Pre-op testing will be on Monday- Dr. Kuri and his team is my surgeons of choice. A friend is flying with me and we are looking forward to site-seeing in Tijuana. I may or may not get to post before Tuesday am, and if not, PLEASE SEND PRAYERS MY WAY. AGAIN, THANKS FOR THIS AWESOME SUPPORT!!!!

This time next week I will be in the hospital in Mexico, aftering all the pre-op tests. Surgery is scheduled for Tuesday am and I am looking forward to some peace and quiet. Work has been more stressful than usual and I am determined to pace myself the next few days so I can get some shopping done. My Sunday was spent doing basic chores after being gone 11 days. I am looking forward to seeing Mexico ...even though it will be limited.

This time next week I will be in the hospital in Mexico, aftering all the pre-op tests. Surgery is scheduled for Tuesday am and I am looking forward to some peace and quiet. Work has been more stressful than usual and I am determined to pace myself the next few days so I can get some shopping done. My Sunday was spent doing basic chores after being gone 11 days. I am looking forward to seeing Mexico ...even though it will be limited.

Hi, My Surgery Date Is March 20th....flying Into San Diego On Sunday The 18th....dr Kuri Is My Surgeon.....praying And Asking For Others To Remember Me On March 20th....and Thanks For This Forum.

HI Folks, I am spending my spare time reading all these posts. Could read for days I suppose. I have not been instructed to do a pre-op diet but want to go on liquds the end of this week. I want to feel lighter. I still am not sure what drinks to get? What are you all using?

I am having my surgery on March 20th.....the day is approaching fast....I have been out of town working for the past 2 weeks and hope to be home this weekend so I can pack and purchase items I need for when I fly back home on the 23rd.....I am a little anxious..but Know I am doing the right thing....my weight is affecting how I feel all the time...I enjoy my work but with this extra weight it makes standing on my feet very difficult....hard to train people sitting down I have been reading this forum for the past few weeks and found the information invaluable....I am grateful others take the time to share their erxperiences, strengths and hope.

I am having my surgery on March 20th.....the day is approaching fast....I have been out of town working for the past 2 weeks and hope to be home this weekend so I can pack and purchase items I need for when I fly back home on the 23rd.....I am a little anxious..but Know I am doing the right thing....my weight is affecting how I feel all the time...I enjoy my work but with this extra weight it makes standing on my feet very difficult....hard to train people sitting down I have been reading this forum for the past few weeks and found the information invaluable....I am grateful others take the time to share their erxperiences, strengths and hope.

HI, I have purchased air fare and paid the deposit for the lap band surgery in Mexico with the Dr. Kuri Team. I have studied this particular team for the past 2 years. Anyone else have any experience in Mexico lap bands? Trana :clap2:

HI Folks, I have been reading a lot of posts the past week and can not figure out what PB'ing means?? I am also concerned because I can not find many post on DR KURI in Mexico. My friends and family are surportive of the lap band but not in me going to Mexico. What I have heard about DR Kuri has been all good. Nothing bad!!! Just wanting to feel a little more conident in my March 20th surgery date. Thanks for all your comments.

I have my surgery scheduled on the 20th of March in Mexico and will fly back to Georgia on Friday the 23rd. I am planning on loose pants but am curious if anyone else has flown that far after their surgery and how was it?? I am 52 years old and made this decision in the past couple of weeks after a 2 year research. I am paying for my surgery and pray it goes well. I am going to spend time reading a lot of the past posts and know this will help me in preparing for my new journey. :clap2:

I am excited and love this site....let's pray everyone does well!!!! :clap2:

I won't need a passport....the Kuri Team will have someone pick us up at the airport. ...I will ask for the extender when I board the plane and remember to grab the pillow....good idea....I will take drugs if I need them before I board the plane and then pack them in the suitcase.....I just love this website....THANKS AGAIN!!!!

I am excited about this forum to share our experiences and achievements....I look forward to reading posts from each of you and appreciate your support.