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Marina Kurian
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.
Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • 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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10-14-04
Well, another mos has come and gone and nothing new in my WLS journey. I am holding in the 170's...I feel like a NORMAL person, on the outside. But, inside, I am terrified everyday of gaining the weight back. I went out for dinner and clubbing with my friend, Michelle, last weekend. She went from 320 to 130. She looks amazing, we both commented on how we are scared to death of ever gaining again and we are so scared that that is what keeps us in check. 26 mos out, I can eat anything and everything. I eat deserts regularly (in moderation) and drink entirely too much wine. I am not the model WLS patient. But, I never signed up to be. I look at myself now, and I am proud of where I am and how far I have come. Yes, I wished I weighed 150 (my original goal), but, I am content in the 170s. I like the way my body looks although I am very self conscious about my scars from my LBL. I have met a man, who I am starting to have feelings for. He thinks I am beautiful and tells me so often. I never heard that when I was married from my husband. He often refers to me as "hot", it makes me giggle. He has seen the scars, he knows I had "something done", but, we haven't gone into it yet. He senses it is something serious. When I am ready to tell him, I think he will understand. I am taking this slow. My husband and I also agreed to file for divorce this week. I am glad b.c. I really want to move on with my life. In NY, you have to file for legal separation first (1yr wait) and then the divorce becomes final. Its uncontested, we are friends and its totally amicable. So, the divorce will be easy on paper. Well, I am off to walk the dog and to bed. I (honesty) happy. For the first time in a long time
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