Frequently Asked Questions

When is the 2010 Kuri Bandster Bash?

August 26-29, 2010

Where is the Bash?

At the Grand Hotel Tijuana

Who is hosting the event?

Dr. and Mrs. Kuri of course!

Who is invited?

All patients of Dr. Kuri's, and others in the Bandster community are all invited to attend!!!

Is a passport required?

YES! Passports are required. For information on how to get your passport or other WHTI approved document in time, please visit our Passports Page.

What is the purpose of the 2010 Kuri Bandster Bash?

To give thanks to all Dr. Kuri's patients, to give patients of Dr. Kuri and the Bandster community the opportunity to put faces to screen names, get together with old friends, and most of all...TO HAVE FUN!!!

What is this year's theme?

This year’s theme is Saturday Night Fever!

What is the registration fee for the 2010 Kuri Bandster Bash?

The cost is $30 and includes all daytime activities and evening events on the schedule.

Is Dr. Kuri offering to do free fills again this year?

Yes! Fill appointments will be available with Dr. Kuri and the team. A $95 fluoroscopy fee is required by the hospital, and is to be paid directly to Hospital Angeles at the time of service.

What sort of activities will we be participating in over the weekend?

The weekend is jam packed with a Lap-Band Patient Support Group, Band Education, Cocktail Hours, Evening Events, Exercise Classes, and more! Bandsters will be recognized, and fun prizes will be awarded throughout the weekend.

Will there be opportunities to participate in group activities?

Yes! There will be a support group, group education, a 5k Walk, Yoga Class, Pilates, Water Aerobics, Stretching, and more!

Where and when do I check in for the Bash at the hotel?

You may check in at our Registration Table as early as Thursday. The location of the check in table is still to be determined, but instructions for finding us will be posted in the lobby.

How do I book my room at the hotel?

To book your room reservation, call the Grand Hotel Tijuana toll-free at 1-866-472-6385. Mention the "Dr. Kuri Bash" to get the group rate.

Extend your stay! The Grand Hotel Tijuana has agreed to honor your low room rate for two days prior and two days after the event dates. That means you can arrive as early as August 25th, and leave as late as August 31st, and still receive the same low rate of $80.00 (+tax) per night.

I am alone and would love to share costs by sharing a room. How do I find others interested in sharing a room?

Visit our private Online Discussion Forum and click on the “Kuri Bandster Bash” group. Here you can post messages, ask questions, and read what others are saying about the upcoming event.

How do I submit my pictures?

You have 2 options for submitting your pictures. The first option is to visit the Kuri Bandster Bash group in our online patient Forum. The second option is to email them as an attachment to sdoffice@lapbandsurgery.com

How do I schedule a fill during the Bash?

Please call our main office at 888-223-4046 to schedule your fill appointment.