Okay.. I need your help again!! I am scheduled to get my first fill by Dr. Kuri on Nov. 19th. I know Dr. Kuri is very well known and liked. That is why I chose him. What I need to know is who has had fills with him and how has their success been? I know everyone's success is their own, but I do believe a good fill is a good start, you know?

So if you have had a fill from Dr. Kuri or know something I don't .. share with me!

How come not Dr Joya? Is Kuri easier to get to?

What I do know is that Kuri recommends a 2cc first fill for bands my size. I got the 2cc from my local doc (he's the one that said Kuri starts with 2cc) and had to get a small unfill...didn't surprise me at all I was so tight after surgery.

So, Kuri seems to be a bit more aggressive than most US docs would be, and all of his fills are under flouro so you know for sure you aren't over-filled before you leave, unless, that is, you swell after your fill (which I think I did) and end up very far away and swollen shut. Sounds dramatic but it's unlikely.

I haven't been filled by Kuri but I think you will do fine. Do you know where to go? It's not the office, hospital, hotel, Dr Peterson's, or anywhere you went if you had gone there for surgery. I'm fairly certain you can get a map of TJ on his website. www.beliteweight.com just in case you didn't have it.

Find a fill buddy! Anyone going to TJ on the 19th?

It would be great to find someone else going out here at the same time.

I chose Dr. Kuri because first of all, tickets back to PV are very expensive. Second I wanted to use Dr. Ortiz but when I inquired about an appt, I was told that he is only wanting to fill his own patients now.

So I went with Dr Kuri for his experience, affordable airfare and excellent word of mouth. I am happy with my decision and Lord knows I can't wait to get this fill!!!!