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Robin Smith

Date of Operation: November 30, 1999

I wanted to take a moment and thank you for being such a great surgeon. I have been so excited about this whole process. Taking the first step of getting bariatric surgery was a big decision. I attended two other seminars before attending yours, I just didn’t get the “I’m at the right place” feeling. I decided to drive to Cincinnati and try your seminar. After attending and meeting some of your staff, I had no doubt that I was in the right place. Having two children and fighting with my weight my whole life, I decided to make a change and get the lap band. I tried very hard before I had the surgery to lose it on my own. I had a membership at the gym and I also had a personal trainer. Diet pills and strict regimens had not gotten my weight where it needed to be. I could not get under the 200lb. mark for anything. I went to your seminar and scheduled my consultation immediately after. In a short four weeks I had my surgery at Journylite of Cincinnati. I was impressed with all the staff, from the receptionist to the nurses and of course you! My surgery went great; I was up and back to normal in a few days. Most importantly, I broke the 200lb. mark in no time at all. I was banded on Sept. 9 2008 and not even 3 months later I am already in the 170’s. What a life changing experience this has been for me and my family. Thank you so much for taking the extra time and care you do with all of your patients. You truly are a “life” saver. Sincerely, Robin Smith

susan blettner

Thank you, thank you to Dr. Curry and his staff I finally feel I have a chance to reach my weight loss goals. My lapband has given me the tools I need to get myself into great shape once and for all. I especially want to thank them for all the support and encouragement along the way. And if I ever have a problem I know that they are with me every step of the way. I am finally losing weight and feeling good about myself and my goals. I would not go to any other doctor, the team and the program here are simply the best!

Marcie Shoup

Before	After

I have been 'heavy' since I was about 9 or 10 years old. I can remember going to the doctor (my pediatrician) at the time and having lost 3lbs, we went out and 'celebrated' with ice cream! How sad is that! Here I am struggling with weight most of my life, I done weight watchers, slim fast, lifetime member to Jenny Craig, atkins, south beach, starvation, phen-phen, redux, meridia, and all in all about 30 different diets, and programs. I'd lose it, then gain that and then some back...EVERYTIME! I've heard the snotty comments, all the fat jokes, the whispers, the stares, I've lived the embarassment and humuliation of not fitting in chairs, rides, through pesky gates at concerts etc first hand. I got married 4yrs ago to a handsome fit & healthy firefighter/paramedic, I'm a nurse and EMT so my lifestyle is active, problem being, I just couldnt "LIVE" my own lifestyle. That got me to thinking more about my weight, I'd done some light research on Lap Bands, and Gastric By-pass as well. All I done for 6 years was think about it. Late summer '06 my life changed forever! We had our daughter, a far beyond words beautiful blessing! My perspective changed completely! I didnt gain a lot of weight only 17lbs and was down 22lbs by my 2week check up so I thought I was doing good. At her 1st birthday I was back up 4lbs shy of my delivery weight (the highest I had been at that time in my life) I always made light of my weight, I told the 'fat jokes' before someone else could tell me, I tried to hide all the pain...only those close to me could see through my game. So I began the initial steps (as I had before with other bariatric centers) I went to the info seminar, I met the surgeon, then things got put on hold, I began to have back pain in may'08. I now have herniated disc (L4-5) in my back, on top of my knee injuries/problems that I tried to pawn off on basketball, volleyball etc. My life STOPPED when I couldnt take care of my daughter, myself or even my dog for about 7wks! I was devistated! My world & life as I knew it crashed! I prayed for God to help and heal me. I prayed and God gave me peace about my going forward with lap band surgery and God spared me from emergency back surgery! I'll be 30 at the end of this year, so this is a new lease on my life! Shortly after our little princess turned 2, I took my steps farther than ever before and had the band procedure done 9/30/08 by Dr. Curry. He was by far the best I'd found in my researching, about 8 years now (and before Dr. Curry went into 'bariatric's only' he operated on several of my husband's family members injuries due to farm accidents) so I had already seen his work! HAAHAA All jokes aside, from the initial phone call to recovery to my current follow up, the team is AMAZING!! They are ALL so compassionate, understanding, caring, fun and helpful. They never make you feel like and idiot for 'stupid' questions. They are LITERALLY there for you 24/7! I'm ONLY 10 weeks post-op. I'm down 24lbs as of my 8 week check up! HOW AMAZING IS THAT!?!?! And this time, it's staying off, because I have all the right tools, my band, proper nutrition education, amazing support team of my awesome husband, family, and Dr. C's crew, and the proper motivation...I WANT TO LIVE A GOOD HEALTHY LIFE with my husband, for our daughter! I've already noticed an amazing change in my back, and my neuro-surgeon has put off surgery to let me lose more weight to help my process along and back heal. Both teams of doc's are completely supportive of one another, and they all have the same goal, to see me healthy! THANK YOU to Dr. Curry and his awesome staff! You guys are amazing, and have totally given me the chance at a healthy life for the long-term. Saying thank you isnt enough! I'm getting so many compliments on looking good, I'm just happy with feeling good! I'm nowhere near my goal, but I'm well on my way! I'm doing great, I feel great, I have so much more energy and motivation. I cant wait to keep living life, I can already do so much more with my little girl!... I believe this is a personal choice, and for me it was the perfect choice. I make a little drive to see Dr. Curry and his team, but I wouldnt have it any other way! If anyone is considering a bariatric procedure, and banding is an option, I highly reccomend it, ok 100% reccomend it! If you're looking for any bariatric go anywhere, but if you're looking for the best, STOP HERE! THANK YOU FOR FOLLOWING YOUR HEART DR. CURRY! ~Marcie~

Andrea DeJacimo

I found out about Dr. Curry while browsing the internet trying to find information about lap band surgery. I traveled 5 hours to his office and was very happy with him and his staff. I had the surgery done 9/30/08 and have been losing 2 pounds per week since. I lost 15 pounds on the medifast diet prior to the surgery. The staff is very encouraging and supportive. Dr. Curry is wonderful because he responds to emails so quickly. The office in Columbus was recently opened which also makes it much more convenient for me for my appointments. Dr. Curry and his staff truly care about the success of their patients. I would recommend them to anyone wanting to get weight loss surgery.

Wendy Brownstein

I had a lap band on 9/23/08. In 3 months I have lost 40 pounds. The lap band is the tool I needed to change my lifestyle. With the band I am able to control my eating. The FAST TRACK facility is great. I work out 5 days a week there. Exercise is not something I enjoy but I have come to realize that it is a necessity for me. The staff at FAST TRACK are trained, knowledgeable and friendly. Dr. Curry and his staff have been very supportive. I feel they are always available to answer my questions. I would recommend anyone who is considering surgery to contact Dr. Curry's office. They are there for you!

Carol Hitchcock

This was the best thing I could have done for myself. I had the surgery 3 weeks ago and already have a huge sense of accomplishment. With being on the Medifast for 3 weeks prior to the surgery-I have lost nearly 35 pounds and feel like I lost so much more. I can walk up stairs without feeling like I'm going to die. And my self confidence is improving each day. For the first time in a long time I feel as though I am in control instead of the food controlling me. The only thing is I wish I would of done this years ago.Thank you so much Dr. Curry and your caring staff.

Dianne Beeson

I checked out four bariatric surgery centers before making a very well informed decision. Dr. Curry and the staff at Journeylite were by far the best option. There isn't a bunch of hype and false promises, and there is also a great deal of support and compassion. I know a woman who had this procedure done just two weeks before I did at another center not associated with this one. Hearing her recovery reports, I was prepared for a great deal of intial suffering. Boy was I surprised at how much easier and faster my recovery was! That speaks to Dr. Curry's surperior surgical skill. Now, two weeks later, all discomfort is gone and I can do everything I was able to do prior to surgery. I feel great and would recommend Dr. Curry and Jouneylite without hesitation.

Kim Kennedy

I had a lap band put on at the beginning of August. I have lost about 2 pounds a week since the band was put on. I was very impressed with the staff and with Dr. Curry. They were always very attentive and I felt like I was their only patient. I would highly recommend Dr. Curry.

M C

For 2 years I researched the Lap-Band procedure, and surgeons, until I knew I had found the right doctor. I went to one other seminar before Dr. Curry's, and thought it was too assembly line for me. When I attended Dr. Curry's seminar, I was sold! The Staff is great, the Journeylite Facility is excellant as well as all the staff that work with up before and after your surgery. I am down 21 lbs since my 1st visit to the office, and I feel great. I actually put on a pair of jeans today that I have not been able to wear in 2 years! I have struggled for 13 years with my weight, and this has just been a blessing! The tool I needed to help me lose the excess weight that no other diet programs have been able to help me with in the past! I highly recommend Dr. Curry and Journeylite for anyone considering

Diane Downard

I had been debating about investigating lap-band surgery for over a year. I discovered Dr. Curry�s website and found it one of the most helpful sites to learn about surgery and all of the other questions that go along with such a step. Dr. Curry�s prompt replies to my questions impressed me as well. I attended an information seminar that gave me more confidence to make the move. Everyone on Dr. Curry�s staff was extremely helpful and supportive as I took the leap for surgery. I find it hard to believe that I actually had surgery. Everything went so smoothly and quickly. If anyone doubts making such a decision, you will find the most supportive and kind people with Dr. Curry and his staff to guide you at every level. I feel like I have discovered new family members as the staff encourage me with smiles, suggestions, and as they share their own experiences. From the surgery team at Journey Lite, to the people at the front desk, I experienced that these people really do care how I progress.