:confused2:I am starting the process of looking for Drs in Mexico ..

I dont feel my ins is going to cover lap banding .

Has anyone had lap band done by Dr Kuri?

If so what was there out come? What was the cost ?

Thanks ..

My first cousin had LBS done by Dr. Kuri about 5 years ago and had nothing but wonderful things to say about him. She was so happy that she paid for her daughter to be banded by him about 4 years ago and they've both had great success and no problems. I can't quite remember how much she paid. If you want more info I can put you in touch with her. Send me a PM if you are interested.

I just spoke with a pt of Dr Kuri who is a nurse as I am also and I am very happy with what I hae heard about Dr Kuri .

I am feeling that Sept I will be going to Dr Kuri...

I am looking so forwatrd to getting the lap band done..

i have never heard one bad thing about dr.kuri. i was going to go to him originally, but then i heard about dr.huacuz and went with him. but, like i said ....ive never heard anything bad about him. i went to dr. huacuz cause i wouldnt have to wait and it was cheaper..... im totally glad i did, but if i was you i would not be afraid to go to dr.kuri. good luck

if you dont mind me asking what is dr huacruz,s price?

And have you had plastic surgery after your weight lost ?

hi-my surgery will be done by dr.kuri. so far i've had great service. when i call or email my ptc,i get a call back/email asap. i really haven't had to call his office direct,but i know of some people who call and get a call back from dr.kuri right away,or he himself will answer his own phone.

when i went to my consult with him,he made me feel at ease and answered all of my questions thoroughly. when i was riding in the elevator, i bumped into two of his patients (were there for fills) and they said nothing but wonderful things about him; it made it easier choosing him as my doctor from the other possible list of docs that i had.

he charges $7500.00. he does fills for free,but you have to pay the hospital directly a $100.00 fee. fee's for using the xray equipment, i'm guessing, since he does the fills under flouro. also, i cannot remember if the fee is $100.00, but i know its not more than that. still not bad, IMO.

when i researched docs, i was looking for all positives and negatives. which ever docs you're considering, look for the negatives, that helped me in making my choice. look and read about what patients have to say. pm them. also, beware of "fishy" looking posts from patient coordinators posing as patients; those people have no shame.

research,research,research.

good luck to you :huh2:

I had surgery with Dr. Kuri March 4th &7,500 and did my first fill April 17th. The fill is 95 and paid directly to hosptial.

Hi Margret,

I had a consult with Dr. Kuri and was very impressed with him and the hospital. I am scheduling a surgery date in late August or early Sept.

I am 4'11" and weight 172, good luck.

For those of you who had surgery with Dr. Kuri already...what was the travel,hotel and pre op arrangements like? I just want to know what to expect. Thank You