• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

JourneyLite Physicians-Weight Loss, Plastics, and Spine Experts!

Your team for all your weight loss, body contouring, and spine surgery needs! Gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, gastric balloon, appetite suppressants and more!

  • Home
    • JourneyLite Physicians & JourneyLite Surgery Center
    • Our Team
    • Patient Testimonials
    • Physician Resources
    • Refer a Patient
    • Login/Create Account
  • Maps and Contacts
  • Surgical Options
    • Gastric Sleeve (VSG)
    • Lap Band
    • Gastric Bypass
    • SIPS Procedure (Loop Duodenal Switch/SADI)
    • Gastric Band Revision
    • Gastric Sleeve Revision
    • Pricing & Financing
  • Incisionless Options
    • Orbera Gastric Balloon
    • Spatz Adjustable Gastric Balloon
    • Pricing & Financing
  • Medications
    • Adipex, Contrave & Qsymia
    • Wegovy-A New Injectable Weight Loss Drug
    • Plenity-A New, Non-Stimulant Weight Loss Treatment
    • Combination Therapy
    • Pricing
  • Procedure Education
    • Surgical Pre-op Navigator
    • Surgical Post-op Navigator
    • Surgical Post-Op Diet Phases
    • Gastric Balloon Pre & Post Procedure Instructions
    • Gastric Balloon Removal Instructions
  • eStore
  •  
You are here: Home / Surgical Weight Loss

Surgical Weight Loss

Save $1000!

For a limited time save $1000 on select self-pay weight loss procedures!

Click to learn more!

Gastric Sleeve

vertical sleeve gastrectomy

SIPS

loop duodenal switch

Gastric Bypass

gastric bypass anatomy

Lap Band

lap band photo

Revisions

050131-F-1936B-008
Doctors Ronald Post (left) and John Smear (center) and Physician's Assistant Debra Blackshire perform laparoscopic stomach surgery at Langley Air Force Base, Va., on Jan. 31, 2005.  The surgery will involve the removal of the gall bladder to help alleviate acid reflux disease.  DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Bendet, U.S. Air Force.  (Released)

Online Infosession

man looking at some information on his digital devices
Click here to watch Dr. Curry's online weight loss surgery infosession!

Are you considering weight loss surgery in Cincinnati, Dayton, or Columbus, Ohio? If so, education should be your first step in the process. As a leading bariatric surgery center in Ohio, we strive to educate our patients on all aspects of surgery. On this page, we will start by examining the broader definition of weight loss surgery.

Weight loss is defined as a decrease in body weight resulting from either diet and exercise or voluntary activities. However, extremely overweight people often have difficulty losing weight by engaging in voluntary activities or even with medically supervised diets, exercise and behavior modification programs.

In some instances, they may already have health problems as an effect of their weight problem, which are called co-morbidities. Weight loss surgery is often considered an option to help them lose weight, gain back their health, and eliminate their co-morbidities.  Type II diabetes is a great example, as most of the time this disease will go into remission after surgery.

Weight loss surgery is commonly known as bariatric surgery and involves surgical procedures done on the stomach and/or intestines to help a person  lose weight. This is usually considered an option for persons who have a BMI above 40. It is also an option for people with a BMI of 35 to 40 who are experiencing health problems such as Type II diabetes or heart disease.  Lower-risk procedures such as gastric banding are even sometimes offered to patients with a BMI of 30-35 on a case-by-case basis.

We offer 5 procedures as we feel a comprehensive approach is in the best interest of our patients.  Despite what you may read on some web sites, there is not a one-size-fits-all solution to obesity!

  • Lap Band
  • Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
  • Laproscopic Loop Duodenal Switch (SIPS Procedure)

If you feel like surgery is not for you but you still want to lose weight and improve your health, we offer the non-surgical gastric balloons, as well as comprehensive medical weight loss programs with pharmacologic support including the diet pill Adipex (phentermine).

Use these pages to learn more about specific types of bariatric surgery. If you are seeking one of these weight loss surgery options in the Cincinnati, Ohio, or Northern Kentucky area, please watch our online seminar to learn more or to schedule a consultation.

Go back to weight loss navigator...

Infosession

man looking at some information on his digital devices

Meet Dr. Curry online!

Navigator

navigating with a compass

Interactive Online Weight Loss Navigator

eStore

Fast Track Chewy Bars

Protein, Vitamins, & More!

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. roberta says

    18/04/2015 at 10:14 am

    can you take diet pill after sugery

    Reply
    • Dr. C says

      07/06/2015 at 9:12 am

      Yes Roberta, medical weight loss is a frequent treatment after a surgical procedure to augment a patients’ success.

      Reply
  2. Anthony Robinson says

    24/10/2016 at 10:52 am

    I would like me information on pricing and procedures.

    Reply
    • Dr. C says

      31/10/2016 at 8:06 am

      All our pricing is posted here: https://journeylite.com/financing-options/

      If you want to discuss procedures call our patient service representatives at 513-259-2555

      Dr. Curry

      Reply
  3. Katherine Gross says

    01/05/2017 at 9:16 am

    I have a question, I have had a gastric sleeve performed 2 years ago and my weight hasn’t moved in over a year. I actually gain and lose 10 pounds all the time. This has been very frustrating. MY BMI is still over 40 and I am still on Diabetes meds. My husband wanted me to reach out to you to see if there is any help I can receive.

    Reply
    • Dr. C says

      02/05/2017 at 7:49 am

      There are 2 excellent surgical options for sleeve patients who need to lose more weight, conversion to gastric bypass or to the SIPS procedure. Medical weight loss is also an option.

      Dr. Trace Curry
      Medical Director
      JourneyLite Physicians

      Reply
  4. jennifer mcintosh says

    21/02/2018 at 12:26 am

    Can I make a appointment on line? Every time i talk to someone from your office they cant just give me a appointment, they either have to call me back or tell me to call them back.

    Reply
    • Trace Curry says

      21/02/2018 at 11:07 am

      Hi Jennifer sorry for the issues, problem is we have to make sure you are a candidate for whatever appointment you want to make as we don’t want to waste your time and money. I will have someone contact you today.

      Dr. Trace Curry
      Medical Director
      JourneyLite Physicians

      Reply
  5. Angerlean Hammond says

    29/05/2018 at 7:18 pm

    I weigh 290 pounds and I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I also have lymphedema and nerve damage from breast cancer

    Reply
    • Trace Curry says

      31/05/2018 at 8:17 am

      These issues shouldn’t stand in the way but we would need more information. Just give a call to our patient service repts at 513-259-2555 and they can help you!

      Dr. Trace Curry
      Medical Director
      JourneyLite Physicians

      Reply
  6. Victoria Ramsey says

    16/07/2018 at 11:20 am

    I have an IBM 37.5 , also I am a diabetic. I have been on phentermine a few times, I don’t lose much weight. I am thinking that maybe the sleeve might be the help I need. So I need to know if this is what would work best for me, and how do I get things started.

    Reply
    • Trace Curry says

      19/07/2018 at 11:32 am

      The best way to get things started is to watch the online seminar “Meet Dr. Curry online”. It will take you through your options and you can request a consultation at the end. You can also call 513-259-2555 and talk to our patient service representatives.

      Dr. Curry

      Reply
  7. Norma j Carolus says

    21/10/2018 at 10:44 pm

    Is the surgery done at your facility? If not are hospital cost covered for surgical procedures?

    Can assistance be given to request an exemption for insurance?

    Is someone with a BMI over 60 eligible for a non-invasive procedure?

    Do you assist with financing options?

    Reply
    • Trace Curry says

      31/10/2018 at 12:00 pm

      We do surgery at our facility (JourneyLite) and 2 hospitals in Cincinnati. There really is no such thing as an exemption for insurance, if you have an exclusion it is not going to be covered.

      I would recommend a non-surgical procedure for a patient with a BMI over 60, although perhaps you could start with a medical weight loss option first and then follow with a non-surgical procedure once the BMI is lower.

      We do have a partnership with Prosper Healthcare Financing, you can fill out an application through the link on the right hand side of the web site.

      Dr. Trace Curry
      Medical Director
      JourneyLite Physicians

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Request An Apppointment!

"*" indicates required fields

Step 1 of 5 - Contact Information

20%

There is a brief online screening process for weight loss medication appointments.  Please click here to complete your online screening and request a consultation!

Which procedure(s) have you had in the past?

We do not offer surgical revisions for this procedure due to increased risk and poor long-term results. Medication treatment options are available, however. Please change "Appointment Interest" above to "Medical Weight Loss" if you are interested in proceeding!

Your Name*
Your Email*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Please enter a number from 18 to 99.
Please enter a number from 4 to 7.
(for example for 5' 2", enter 5)
Please enter a number from 0.5 to 11.5.
(for example for 5' 2", enter 2)
Your Address
Please click here to watch the online infosession before requesting an appointment!
Select Procedures of Interest
Select Procedures of Interest
Select Medication Interests
Select GERD Treatment Interest(s)
Combined Interests
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Pulmonary History*
Check any issues that you currently have, or have had in the past.

Cardiac History-Check all that apply!*
Check any issues that you currently have, or have had in the past.

Gastrointestinal History*
Check any issues that you currently have, or have had in the past.

Terms Of Service

Submitting this form does not constitute a doctor-patient relationship with Center for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, LLC/dba JourneyLite Physicians. Information submitted will not be shared with any third parties except for direct affiliates of Center for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, LLC.

By checking the box below, I give permission for this information to be transmitted to JourneyLite Physicians.

Agreement*
How did you hear about us?
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Testimonials

Reaching weight loss goals

JourneyLite has continued to provide me with the tools and support I need on my weight loss journey. I had the gastric sleeve procedure and am 9 months post-op. I had heard positive reviews from others that had been patients, so once I met with the team, I knew I was in the right spot.… Read more “Reaching weight loss goals”

Tiffany D

New Beginnings

I found JourneyLite after a 20 year struggle of losing some and gaining more for over 20 years. The process from beginning to now has been flawless. I started my journey in September at 224 pounds, had surgery in October and now, 3 months later, am down 55+ pounds!! I have gone from a size… Read more “New Beginnings”

Michele S

The Biggest Thank You!!!

I want to take a minute out of my day, to thank JourneyLite and Dr. Augusta for working with me to get my life back. I can do so many things I have not been able to do in years. I am truly grateful. I am down 114 pounds in a year thanks to JourneyLite.… Read more “The Biggest Thank You!!!”

Sharon V

I had surgery about 6

I had surgery about 6 months ago and I was scared & nervous. Everyone exceeded my expectations from day 1 and I would recommend Dr. Curry and his staff to anyone.

Brianna S

Best Decision of My Life!

I have struggled with my weight my entire life. When I made the decision to have gastric sleeve with Dr. Curry at Journey Lite of Cincinnati, I was nervous, but also ready. Every single person I’ve spoken with – office staff, nurse practitioners, dietitians, or Dr. Curry himself, every single one of them made me… Read more “Best Decision of My Life!”

Dori B.

The Extra Services Are My Key To Success!

My experience has been wonderful! The nurse practitioners are very helpful and the included services make all the difference in the world. When I first began my weight loss journey with JourneyLite, I questioned the necessity of monthly meetings with a dietitian. However, each month I encounter a new issue that they work through with… Read more “The Extra Services Are My Key To Success!”

Maggie M.

Life Changing!

I was completely unhealthy. Headed towards heart disease and diabetes. My entire body hurt due to the excess weight. I had to make a change. Dr. Curry and his staff made the process so simple! I am halfway to my goal weight and just a few months. I’m now feeling so much better. My labs… Read more “Life Changing!”

Anonymous X.

My next chapter

I was sleeved on 3/24/22 I’m down a total of 93.8 pounds from my highest weight which was 248.8
Starting
weight was 220.8
surgery weight was 209.8
Current weight “155”
This surgery saved me literally I was so depressed an wanted to just give up all hope I’d ever lose… Read more “My next chapter”

Traci M

Great Care!!

My entire process thru journey lite was amazing. The care I received from the team at the doctors office and the surgery site was EXCELLENT!! I’m so blessed to have connected with journey lite. I will be forever grateful for the opportunity to get a gastric sleeve done from Dr. Augusta!! My life is changing… Read more “Great Care!!”

Landia C

I’m SHOCKED everyday!

Hello my name is penny I’m 61 years old I decided to do the journey light program back in December of 2021 After Getting all the required things done prior to the procedure April 12th of 2022 The journey lite team was great through the entire process. Before and after. On January 3 rd 2023.… Read more “I’m SHOCKED everyday!”

Penny R

Amazing-start to (ongoing) finish

JLP has been amazing from my first visit all the way through post surgery. They made sure I understood every step of the way and why each step was so important. From front desk staff, dietitians and medical providers.
They worked with me and insurance to make sure we had completed everything we needed… Read more “Amazing-start to (ongoing) finish”

Jennifer H.

Life changing!

Dr. Curry and staff are nothing short of amazing! From the front desk(s) all the way back to the surgical center! I am always treated with kindness and compassion at the offices. Since my surgery on 8/15, I’ve been in great hands! I’m down 60 lbs and off of 4 diabetes meds. All because of… Read more “Life changing!”

Heather B

My Journey

Let me start by saying that weight lost surgery is more about being mentally ready for the changes you are making to your life Your brain will lie to you, listen to your body. Your body will tell you are full. It was hard at 1st to listen to my body. All the foods I… Read more “My Journey”

Bruce T.

Best Decision of my Life

I started this journey on March 18 2022 when I had my sleeve. A starting weight of 272.8 pounds and following the pre diet i was 254 day of surgery. I could not walk for a mile and my knees would be killing me. The tool that was given to me has made me change… Read more “Best Decision of my Life”

Becky W

A new outlook on life

Hi! My name is Katlyn and I had gastric sleeve surgery a year ago by Dr Curry. I am currently 31 years old, and my highest weight was 258# I started my weightloss journey April of 2021 with a local doctor in Columbus. I tried multiple non surgical weightloss medications with little success. I found… Read more “A new outlook on life”

Katlyn F

Best decision I’ve ever made

I had the gastric sleeve done in 2014, I had nothing but pain, heartburn and chronic constipation and pain after I ate. I had gained a little of my original weight back so I decided to look into a revision (sleeve to bypass), this process was so seamless with my insurance and their surgery center… Read more “Best decision I’ve ever made”

Jodi S.

Amazingly friendly staff

All of the staff are super friendly and make you feel as they have known you your entire life. Dr Augusta was my surgeon and he was very informative and helpful with trying to make a decision that was best for me! I can’t thank them enough for everything they have done and for being… Read more “Amazingly friendly staff”

Emily C

Finally Living Again

My journey began in July of 2021. I had the sleeve done Dec 2021. I had thought about having the procedure for several years. I finally took back control of my health. Which gave me back a life worth living. When I tipped the scale at 344lbs I knew I had to do something. I… Read more “Finally Living Again”

Marsha H

New Lease On Life

Starting my journey was extremely intimidating for me. I wasn’t sure if surgery was right for me but I knew that I had been down every weight loss avenue available over about a 20 year span. I had been fighting with my weight since my early 20s. I started talking to my family doctor about… Read more “New Lease On Life”

Terri T

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 star experience

I discovered JourneyLite by a google search. I thoroughly reviewed the doctors and reviews and didn’t hesitate booking a consultation for a gastric sleeve. Dr. Curry answered all my questions and his staff was available every step of the way. You are given a personal telephone number so you are able to contact someone with… Read more “⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 star experience”

Dedra M

Excellent staff and experience

I started my journey very over weight and health was going downhill fast. I was miserable. Every day things that should be easy had become hard. It was hard to live. I’ve had a life long battle with my weight and I knew that I couldn’t win this battle alone. A doctor I was seeing… Read more “Excellent staff and experience”

Brandon S.

Such an amazing experience

My experience with Journey Lite was so wonderful . The team of Dr Curry
and his staff were excellent, they were all so friendly , and very helpful in my weight loss journey. They are always there . I liked that They text and check in on you right out of the blue .… Read more “Such an amazing experience”

Ester k

Fantastic experience!

I have had a fantastic experience with the Journeylite team. From my first meeting with Dr. Curry, through pre-op, surgery day and follow up care, I have received incredible support from the entire team. My VSG was virtually pain-free and recovery has been a smooth ride! By following the guidance provided, I have seen consistent… Read more “Fantastic experience!”

Alicia K.

Best decision I’ve ever made

I could not have picked a better doctor/facility to have my VSG surgery at. Everyone that works at JourneyLite is super friendly and helpful. Dr Curry gave me the tool I needed to succeed in my weight loss and I am forever grateful!

Jacki H

Healthier & Happier!

My lap and surgery was. 6 months ago, I’ve lost 35 lbs. and have another 30 to go. I am so happy with my progress! I am healthier and happier! I wish I would have had the procedure 10 years ago!

Anonymous

6 month post op sleeve

I had my sleeve in July 2022 by Dr Curry and have had great success so far. I am currently down to 169 lbs from my pre surgery weight of 235. I no longer have sleep apnea and my blood work looks great! The team at Journey have all been amazing.

Holly W

Wonderful experience

I contacted Journeylite mid-October. I was scheduled an appointment right away. I wasn’t expecting to be seen so quickly. The entire journey has been beyond my expectations. The staff is amazing, very supportive and helpful. I would recommend 100%

Heidi H

I wish I did it sooner

Having battled weight issues most of my life. Playing the game of yo yo dieting really does take its toll on your body. I wish I had just gone years ago and gotten the surgery and saved my body the years of abuse of yo yo dieting. Dr.Curry and his whole team are excellent, from… Read more “I wish I did it sooner”

Angie B

Great Results

At 40 years old I had tried multiple diets and exercise programs I was 407lbs. I had the gastric sleeve surgery and lost 180lbs. Great results

Dan W

Surgery

I had surgery on June 7, 2022 and I have lost 92 pounds so far. I am now walking over 10,000 steps a day as well as working with 3 pound weights and leg bands. I am off of two of my medications so far. I am a 60 year old woman and I feel… Read more “Surgery”

Dorene H

Weight loss

I had lots of aches and pains along with lack of confidence before surgery. I can say I feel so much better physically and mentally. Thanks you so much to journeylite

Joyce R

Exceeded my Expectations

9 months ago today I got the gastric sleeve. I found JourneyLite on google because my insurance wouldn’t cover the surgery and JourneyLite made it an affordable option for me. I drive 2 hours just to come here and it is worth it. JourneyLite and Dr. Curry have been amazing through this process and has… Read more “Exceeded my Expectations”

Lisa J

I couldn’t be happier

I had been considering bariatric surgery for years. Looking into different hospitals in my area (Columbus). I kept going back and forth in my head asking if I really needed this, and thinking I could lose the weight on my own. Then realizing I’ve had 35+ years of trying to work on myself to no… Read more “I couldn’t be happier”

Laura A.

Life changing, best decision

This has been the best decision of my life. I am almost 9 months out from having the sleeve done by Dr. Augusta. (Loved his bedside manner) I am down 100 pounds. The 1st 4 weeks after surgery I had low energy and was not sure I was cut out to do this! I followed… Read more “Life changing, best decision”

Rebecca W.

Free at last

Had sleeve gastrectomy 2 months ago and I feel on top of the world! I have lost 24 lbs so far and I am so happy that I cannot contain it. Getting this surgery is already feeling like a permanent fix to what was a never-ending battle. Before surgery I did not want to go… Read more “Free at last”

Kelly B

Losing weight! Gaining confidence!

I have had a great experience with JourneyLite! From the first appointment to my monthly follow up appointments, I have had nothing but great interactions with all the nurses, doctors, and office staff. The surgery was a huge success for me with little to no side effects! I am three months post-op gastric sleeve and… Read more “Losing weight! Gaining confidence!”

Ashley I.

Contact Us

Do you have a question for our team? Contact us here! NOTE: Not for urgent or emergency medical situations.

"*" indicates required fields

Call us if you prefer: (513) 559-1222  •  (614) 526-4463  •  (937) 280-5673  •  (859) 331-1035

Please do not use this form to request appointments! If you are interested in scheduling an appointment, please click here!

Name*
Email*
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Copyright © 2023 · Trace Curry MD · Log in