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Marina Kurian, MD, FACS
She is AMAZING! I've known her since 2001 when she was at Lenox Hill where I had my RNY with a different surgeon. When I came to an info session in 2010, seeking a revision, the first thing she said to me, was "I remember you" and then when I told her how much I gained back she replied "you are still beautiful". Worried about what I was to do, DS, RNY-RNY or a BOB, she guided me thru the process to the BOB. She knew my weaknesses (wine) and my strengths (exercise) and gave me the information and knowledge to make a educated decision. I went with the BOB. When my Mom, who was totally supportive with the RNY in 2002, objected, Dr. K spoke to her on the phone, answering all her questions. The night before my surgery, I spoke with her on the phone and she reassured me of my decision. Today, I am 4 mos out, have restriction back and down over 40lbs, and I am 16lbs to goal. Dr. Kurian has been as advertised as I knew she would be.
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  • Comment by HAILEY on 3/7/06 3:06 pm
    Hi Heather, Just wanted to wish you luck on your PS today hope all goes well and recovery is quick! You'll have to post updated pictures as soon as you feel upto it! Again good luck and speedy recovery!
  • Comment by GF on 8/18/05 7:37 pm
    Happy 3rd Anniversary Hottie!!! Has it been 3 years? You have been through 3 lifetimes in the past 3 years. Know that I am always proud of you for kicking this surgery's butt, and mine too when I was being wimpy! We have to get together soon! Miss Ya, XOXOX Gabriela
  • Comment by Bernadette H. on 12/18/04 9:49 am
    Hi HEather! Just read your page! You are soooo good at updating!!! I went to my page and just saw I have not updated my page in over a year!!!!!!!! I will be soon! But checked up on others who had posted to my page. YOU ARE DOING GREAT!!!! I just wanted to say HI! and YOU GO GIRL!!!!!
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It's 2011, almost 9 years since my open RNY in August 2002. I went from 305 to 175 in less than a year. In 2004, I had a lower body life and lipo and in 2006 I had a breast lift, reduction and my arms done. In 2008, I started to put back on the weight. Today, I am at 246 and scheduled to have a BOB (Band over Bypass) on June 23rd at NYU with Dr. Marina Kurian.

08/15/2002 RNY 305lbs
07/01/2004 After PS 175lbs
03/14/2006 After PS 183-189lbs
02/01/2011 Researching Revision 246lbs
06/23/2001 Lap Band 234lbs (after 2 wk liquid diet)
06/28/2011 Post-op 231.2 lbs
07/20/2011 1st Fill 224lbs
08/04/2011 6 weeks post-op 220lbs
08/15/2011 2nd Fill 219lbs
09/06/2011 215lbs
12/31/2011 New Years 201.4lbs
02/01/2012 Fill 195lbs
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I need a job
on April 25, 2012 5:10 pm
Its been 6+ months since I was laid off, I am starting to go crazy! On a side note, I've been interviewing a TON as of March but only 1 offer which I turned down.  I scored 5 new interviews this week and next but I am running out of time.  I have to move home June 1st as I am out of money.  Which means, my apt needs to go to realtor to be rented by May 1st or so.  Thank God the rental market is AMAZING in NYC and I can get TOP DOLLAR and someone else can pay my mortgage.  Please let me give something that suits me soon! 
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New Goal - 150lbs
on April 6, 2012 11:09 am
So, I saw my surgeon today, I am the thinnest I've been since 2006. I am at 192 on her scale (with clothes), 191 on mine.  Post-RNY, I teetered between 183-189.  SOOOOOO CLOSE!  I am in 10s and 12s, all my old clothese fit and some are now too big!  My peliminary goal was 175 but after talking to Dr. K today, I think I maybe able to get to 150lbs.  My goal of my 1 year anniversary is 175lbs by June 23rd.  Doable?  yes, Hard - defintly.  I need to lose 17lbs in  2.5 mos. I did lose a few this week and 9 since the beg of Feb.  Wait and see!  But, I worked out 5 days this week and its the consistency that is helping. I am going to add weights next week, so, I think this will start moving the scales a lot!
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194 today
on April 3, 2012 5:00 pm
Goal is to be 191 by Friday. Next to impossible but stranger things have happened! When my scale moves, it moves in clumps. 
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Scale starting to move again
on March 30, 2012 6:17 am
whether or not my scale moves has a direction correlation on how much I work out.  Not how long but how consistentally I work out.  I've been doing a lot of walking as of late bc of my lower back problems, but, not so much gym time.  This week, I've been there 3 straight days going from 30-45-1hr in workouts. I took yesterday off bc of an out of town interview, but, plan to return this afternoon.  I see my Dr. next week, on Friday, and although I don't need a fill, I'd like to be down some serious LBs. The last time I saw her was Jan 28th when I had a fill bringing me to 9cc. 
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Threw out my back - weight loss stalled
on March 4, 2012 10:46 am
Several years ago, after attempting to get back into shape by running, I threw out my hip and lower back (left side).  MRI revealed I had a bulging disc.  Every once and awhile it resurfaces, usually not related to exercise.  Last time, in Sept of 2010, it resurfaced as a result of dancing, drunk, in flip flops at a bar with wet floor and this time, after driving 12 hours over a period of 2 days 2 weeks ago.  What is tough is that they generally treat the strain with motrin 800 mg, 3 times a day for 2 wks or so.  BUT, HAVE YOU SEE THE SIZE OF THOSE PILLS?  They are hard to get down.  And, I kind of got them from the Ortho doctor and ignore taking them.  The pain had almost subsided and then it came back tenfold yesterday. So, I bought a bill crusher and now take themwith a shot of some liquid.  I needthe pain to subside and hence the inflammation so I canget back to the gym. 
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I guess I have always been "overweight" by the medical community standards. Although, growing up, I didn't feel that way b/c I was either playing softball, volleyball or riding my horse. I was into a lot of sports, so, I had a healthy athletic build. However, once I reached college, I started packing on the pounds and was not as active as I once was. I have yo-yoed with my weight for the past 10-15 years and have lost 50-60 Lbs several times only to gain that back and then some. When I first moved to Manhattan (NYC) in 1997, I dropped 60 Lbs immediately due to all the walking. However, since meeting my husband in 2000, I have gained all that back plus a little more. I am now 31 years old and fed up. I can't diet anymore only to gain back the weight. I also can't do it alone!  In January of this year, I tipped the scales at 301 (5'5) and I joined Jenny Craig again for the last time. I quickly dropped 20 Lbs and then dropped Jenny Craig due to boredom. I can thankfully say that I have not crept back up to 300 yet. Although, I have no medical problems and am relatively healthy (I walk a lot and live in a fourth floor walk-up), Diabetes does run in my family and my father has had triple bypass surgery. For me, the time is now. I want to start having children prior to age 35, so, I have made this decision. I am making a commitment to living longer, being happier, healthier and lighter. I miss being active. I miss volleyball, horseback riding (I grew up having a horse) and baseball. I also work in a male dominated profession, so the excess weight is hard. I am a wholesaler of mutual funds and annuities and I meet new people all the time and although I am smart, outgoing and funny, I am also FAT and FAT doesn't always make a good first impression.  I am doing this for myself, for my future, for my husband, for my marriage and for the children I hope to have one day.