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Hi everyone, I am still subscribed to this thread tho I have made the decision to have a bypass.As I had a consultation and almost went with ACS, I am watching the situation with interest and hope that it will be concluded satisfactorily for you all. i am amazed that nobody has commented on the legal notice which i mentioned was in the Examiner on 19/3/08.I really think you should take note of it I will quote you a bit of it In the Matter Of Advanced Cosmetic Surgery Limited Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the creditors of Advanced Cosmetic Surgery Limited will be held on April 3 at 10am at the Landsdowne Hotel, 27/29 Pembroke road, Ballsbridge Dublin 4 for the purposes set out in Sections 267 and 268 of the Companies Act 1963. dated March 19,2008 MAPLES&CALDER SOLICITORS FOR THE COMPANY

If anyone wants that Irish Examiner cutting about ACS, pm me and I will send it on.

Sorry Roe,I really don't know-husband has newspaper and hes away for the next 2 nights.There was a solicitors name on it also.Will tell him to hang on to it so I can get proper details for you.Otherwise try for the newspaper tomorrow-I think he said it was under "legal notices" on page 36-so its well hidden.

I feel horrible posting this and knowing how heartbroken you are all going to feel. My husband has just spotted a liquidation notice in the legal section of The Irish Examiner for Advanced Cosmetic Surgery. Its a notice and not an article.It says that there will be a creditors meeting in the Lansdown Hotel on 3rd April. I am so sorry.

Hi all Haven't been on here for ages as I had dismissed ACS and decided to go with a bypass which i am having in July here in Ireland.Anyway,I just wanted to check up on Elsie who was being banded around the same time as I was previously planning-hope it all went well!!! So sorry to hear about all the trouble with ACS.I posted last summer saying how Phoenix magazine ran an article on them and their financial/legal issues situation. I KNOW its a very sensitive issue but a word to them might just be the impetus you need to get some action. To my mind ACS don't deserve any loyalty the way you are being treated after such a huge financial outlay is disgraceful. If Tara and Jan have both left,its for a good reason - they obviously realised there are many,many problems as outlined by that issue of Phoenix. Just a thought!!

Sorry you girls are having all this trouble with your fills.Jan told me that his contract was up in March when i saw him here in Cork. There is a new obesity surgeon, Colm O'Boyle in Cork.He works out of the Cork Clinic,Western road which is in the grounds of the Bons secours which is the best private hospital in Cork.You will get his phone number from inquiries. I have had a consultation with him and was very impressed.he has come from Hull where he was ADORED apparently.He will be operating from March-doing bypasses and bands privately WITH follow up. I think he would be worth checking if he would do fills for you as he has access to xrays etc. hes not sure about cost yet as he is currently costing his "package" which will include aftercare and dietitician etc but he thought around 10k for band and maybe 13-15k for bypass.VHI and Quinn not covering but can be claimed on tax.

Hi everyone!! Have been busy sorting myself out since my unhappy consult in Manchester-so,have decided to have a holiday in May(Florida Keys,yum)do the pre-op diet in June and (hopefully)have op in July while boss is away.To this end,I have made an appoinment for a consult with Dr Chris de Bruyne on Fri 8th at 12pm in Dublin.(Fitzwilliam Street)120euro.Thinking of you guys,I asked if he would take on patients from other Drs for fills and she said "yes,certainly if theres enough interest,he will come every month-the fills will be 120euro" Bear in mind this is my 3rd consultation(Dr Jan who couldn't follow thru,Manchester Dr and now Dr Chris)hopefully 3rd time lucky!!at least,I know a bit more now and can ask the right questions. So,guys,if you want another option,get on to his website (obesity assist)and phone julie Tosh for an appointment. In the meantime,if anyone is around on 8th and would like to meet for a coffee afterwards,it would be lovely.I will be catching a train back to Cork but will be flexible enough-obviously would favour meeting in town tho. Coco, hope you are improving and not so sore now.

Thats him-Colm O'Boyle.Will see if i can get any more info.

You are all so good to take the time to answer my questions-it has cheered me up no end. I have decided not to be so obsessed about the whole thing and let the dust settle for a few weeks. I may very well try to get an appt with the Belgian Dr who's starting in Dublin and see what his angle is, now that I know a whole lot more about the op etc. Also want to check out the Bons this week who are appointing a surgeon in March who will be doing them at some stage. Nothing like sisterly solidarity!!xx