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Tricia R

On January 9, 2012 I had the Lap Band surgery. Being a former surgical nurse myself, I knew what to expect during and after the surgical process. But I was pleasantly surprised with the staff before and immediately after my surgery in how professional and caring they were. Kathy and Angela were so nice. I could hear them taking care of other patients when I was waiting to be taken back for my surgery, and boy do they know their stuff! Everyone was very attentive to my needs and extremely nice. I look forward to posting before and after pics soon!

Mitchell Smith

There are not words to describe the high quality that you will receieve at Dr. Curry's office. The staff knows you by name and talks to you as if you have known them your whole life. I am so glad that I choose Dr. Curry for my procedure as I know that I will get the best quality of care that can be given.

Greg Meiners

My VSG surgery went off without a hitch. It was done at the Journey Lite surgery center and I received excellent care. I stayed 23 hours and was discharged the following morning. My pain was well controlled and follow up care was excellent. I would recommend Dr. Curry without hesitation. As a former Lap Band patient, I can honestly say that the gastric sleeve was a better choice for me. It's a tool that I will have for the rest of my life. Thanks Dr. Curry!

Samantha Swango

Dr. Curry's office made the process of having lap band surgery so easy. They took care of everything in terms of my insurance and made sure I understood every step along the way. The day of surgery Dr. Curry and the staff at Journey Lite were very professional and were able to calm my nerves, make me feel safe, and in good hands. After surgery, the post-op instructions were very clear and helped me to understand exactly what I needed to do and what to expect. It was reassuring to know that either Dr. Curry or his nurse were able 24 hours a day if I had questions or concerns. Thanks for your help and a happier 2012 for me! Samantha

Priscilla S

Dear Dr.Curry, I just wanted to take a moment and thank you again for my gift. Because of you I have the hope of being healthy and happy again. I felt that way as soon as I got awake and the feeling has not faded one bit but only gets stronger every day. I will be forever grateful to you and to God for giving me this blessing. I will be good to my new belly and not abuse this gift. I have been feeling so good and happy. The doctor that put me on the high blood pressure medication, Metformin has taken me off of them now :) I talked with 2 guys (that work at the hospital) and was telling them about my surgery. They asked for your name and facility and I gave them my last card (need to pick up a few more since I have now given them all out). I have told everyone that I have mentioned my surgery to that after the decision is clear in their minds the rest is the easy part, if they go through you. I know that you can't or won't say it but I can.....I told them that I had to have some testing done at the Cleveland Clinic and I met with a surgeon there and since some of my testing was repeats I spoke with the surgeon like a "second opinion" and that although I don't have any bad to say about anyone, I knew before I went there, while I was there and after I left there that I wanted only you to do my surgery. I told them that I knew that beyond any doubt that no matter what I had done I trusted you so much and feel like you are the #1 bariatric surgeon. You and Lisa and your team have been so good and patient with me, it's unbelievable. Your facility, "Journeylite" is unbelievable as well. Jewish hospital was so nice and everyone I encountered there treated me like gold. Didn't think it could be matched and then I got the pleasure of being at Journeylite :) My addmittance and getting ready for surgery seemed like it took about half an hour and then I don't remember recovery at all (which I'd hate if I said anything grouchy or anything to anyone). After I got awake and was alert, your staff treated me like a queen. It's hard to believe how kind they were to me. They were so quick and caring. After coming back from the restroom about 4:30 am (or so) and getting settled in bed, I must have put my pillow on top of the cord to call for help. While turning over (probably about 5 am) I accidently pulled that cord and the nurse was in there to see if I was ok before I even knew what I had done. One time I turned (not sure what time that was) probably about 2 or 3 am or so and the nurse came in to see if I was ok because she heard me turn. That will never happen anywhere else. This may just be in my mind but I feel that you and Lisa are gentle in surgery because I have not had that pain that so many have spoke about. Sorry this was so long but I just didn't want to leave out so many details that are important because they are just not covered at most facilities (although I am sure as soon as I click on "send" I'll have many more details go through my head that I should have mentioned. From Amanda at the desk answering the calls so kindly, to Charity with the scheduling our surgery and working with all that insurance (bless their hearts, insurance makes me crazy) to the nutrition lessons, to you and Lisa,the nurses, the ones who keep your facility so clean, the lab and everyone else that I am not mentioning but do appreciate just the same, there could not be a more well put together top notch facility and team anywhere. And to call us after we are home to check on us. Nope, none better anywhere. I will not take my gift for granted (not one day) and will tell everyone that I encounter (that I feel is a good candidate to get healthy and happy) about you and Journeylite. The guys at the hopsital the other day were so excited and I can't wait to hear from people a little later that they feel as happy as I do with their second chance for a healthier life. I would only feel good recommending you to my family (as I have) and loved ones or to ANYone else because I feel only the best will do. These surgeries are important and I love that I can come off all my meds so the thoughts of those who take 20 something pills per day, use a walker, cane and numerous other aides makes me SO excited I can't hardly stand it. I would love to go to insurance companies and talk with them about how serious and important this is for a real life. I am so passionate about this that I cannot hardly talk about it without getting emotional. These surgeries are life changing and my heart breaks for those in need of one. You are my hero. Many many thanks to you and your whole staff. They are ALL SO VERY IMPORTANT! Forever grateful to you, Priscilla

julie tudor

I have nothing but excellent things to say about Dr. Curry and his team. I phone the office and somebody always returns my calls. Wait time in the office is minimal. The education is very informative. Dr. Curry is an exceptional surgeon after researching several surgeons is wasn't difficult to decide to drive three hours to have my surgery at Dr. Curry's practice.

Amy Rider

Where do I even begin? My experience with Dr. Curry and his team has been absolutely phenominal. The care you receive before during and after your surgery is remarkable. Any questions I have are usually answered the first time I call, if someone has to call me back I have never waited more than 20-30 minutes. The literature you receive about your surgery - pre op and post is very thorough. I can't say enough about Dr. Curry and his staff. They have blessed me with a new start on life, and I will forever be greatful to them!

Kristen Giesler

As a health care provider in rural Alaska, I want to be a good role model of health to all of my patients. After five years of diet failures to the point of self induced kidney stones, I finally decided it was time to have lap band surgery. I researched for several months, and decided to go with Dr. Trace Curry and Journey Lite. I am extremely pleased with Dr. Curry and the Journey Lite Staff in Ohio. They are so worth a 13 hour flight! Dr Curry and many of his staff members are banded, which to me is awesome because they were able to describe how I might feel after surgery as well as in the weeks post op. I have to admit, I am a nervous patient! A little medical knowledge is just enough to freak me out! Nurse Kathy had just been banded a week before me, and I think it was awesome of her to tell me not to think I am having a heart attack if I wake up with left chest and shoulder pain. I was a fast track patient coming from Alaska, so I had my psyche eval, nutrition class and meeting with Dr. Curry the day before my surgery. I have to say it was absolutely awesome. It went very smooth. Everyone was very nice, kind and efficient. After my nutrition class I felt very prepared for the post op experience. I never heard the term PB'ing before, and I promise I will try to avoid that at all costs! The next morning my husband brought me in to Journey Lite. I absolutely loved all the nurses, and the nurse anesthetist Mikey. Mikey made sure my IV was good, I am a hard stick, and he assured me I would not wake up in the middle of the procedure. I was nervous and he gave me a shot of versed. All I remember after that was talking to them about working in a rural clinic in Alaska. The last thing Mikey said to me was good night Kristen.. see you in recovery! It felt like I was asleep for like five minutes. This is how awesome Dr. Curry is.. I had an ugly hole next to my belly button, from a belly ring I had in my youth pre -fat days, and he closed it up for me!! He also fixed a hiatal hernia that I had no idea that I even had! I am so happy about that! When I woke up in recovery I had no abdominal pain. All my discomfort was in my left shoulder and chest. I am so glad Kathy warned me about that, because I would have been worried about it I had not known that ahead of time. I only remember bits and pieces of the recovery room. I remember my hubby helping me get dressed. I don't remember going to the car!! Gotta love anesthesia! I did really good drinking my fluids that day, and getting up every two hours. As an incentive to get me out of the hotel and walking, my hubby told me he found a Vera Bradley store. He knows how much I love Vera Bradley bags, and we have no stores in the Alaskan bush where we live! So there we are five hours after surgery picking out handbags. I have to say that walking really does help with the left shoulder pain!! Well that's my lap band story!! If you are considering it.. do it!! It's not scary at all! It is also not an easy way out!! You have to completely relearn how to eat to care for your band and become a healthy weight.

Jennifer C.

Wow! 8 days since surgery and I feel better than I have in years. I read lots of things before surgery and how people were miserable and starving and felt like they would never eat real food again. I didn't realize how bad I felt before. I was my highest weight this past spring at a whooping 316lbs and I am only 5ft 2in. I have chronic knee pain and have had 3 surgeries. I have slept good for years. I use to get up every 1-2 hours to go to the bathroom or just change position. I didn't think I had any sleeping or breathing problems. I was diagnosed with high blood pressure this spring. My dad died at age 42 from a heart attack and this year I turned 42 so when they said my bp was high the panic light switch came on. I finally realized if I didn't do something- and something drastic- in 5 or 10 years I wouldn't be around anymore. So I went back to weight watchers and lost 10lbs over 3 months. I saw myself falling into the same old trap again. I've tried all the diets- slim fast, Jenny Craig, Weight watchers several times, and a lot of crazy word of mouth diets. I can lose weight, but I couldn't keep it off. It always came back plus some for good measure. I had talked to a few people who had a band and was on the fence. Being in the medical profesion a bypass just scared me to death and I had a friend die after one. So I did some research and I decided there was no one better than Dr. Curry. I had also decided on a band. When I went for my information seminar I was impressed, but when I went for my first appointment I was convinced Dr. Curry was the surgeon for me and I needed surgery. He also recommended I consider a gastric sleeve over a band because " I would have to be an a+ patient to suceed with a band". For the amount of weight I needed to lose, I would reach my goal much faster with a sleeve. So it took me a long long time to decided what I wanted to do. Removal of a natural part of my body- and cutting into the bowel- scarred me because I know the risks of infection and leakage of bowel content into the body could mean death. It actually took me 3 months to lose 20lbs- which is required for all people who have surgery- but mostly because I couldn't decided between the band and the sleeve. Finally one day I asked my husband piped in and said, "you know he's the doctor, he's the best, you should do what he recommended". So I finally decided he was right and I moved forward, scheduled nutrition class and surgery. Again I am 8 DAYS out from surgery and I feel fabulous. Since this spring I have lost a total of 60lbs!!! My knees don't hurt nearly as much, I only get up once during the night, I sleep in the same position almost all night, I have more energy than I've had in years! I can't begin to thank Dr. Curry and his amazing staff enough. I have very little pain after and since surgery. I was only on pain medicine for 2-3 days after surgery. I can't wait to get moving and seriously exercising. I miss food but I keep telling myself this is not forever. One day I can eat cheeseburgers and pizza. I will just eat part of a cheeseburger and part of a piece of pizza not 4 pieces. My new stomach is fabulous. I can now tell the difference between emotional hunger and real hunger. I won't even realize I'm hungery and all of a sudden my stomach growls. It is great because my focus is not on food but what all I am doing. I can't wait to see how I feel as the next 60lbs come off.

Ken Weedman

From the time I laid down on the operating table until the time I WALKED out of the hospital was 1 hour, 55 minutes. It's been a week and I have had virtually zero surgical pain. Special thanks to Anesthesiologist Dr. Mike for his fantastic bedside manner and very informative chat.