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Doddie63 replied to susieq321's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Heather thanks, I went there and posted on 3 different groups and I got a reply telling me the program was in the planning stages. I am satisfied. I have been on the twitter.com and I can't figure that one out either so I guess it is me that finds Slimband difficult. However, the more I use it the more I am getting to know how to find My Home Page. As Slimband is my clinic, I am hoping I will get more adept at using it. Thanks again. -
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marivan replied to susieq321's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I went to the slimband member's section the other day and after twenty minutes of looking at all the groups, I gave up because I couldn't find that post you had made Heather! And I don't get notifications about additions to that subject (if there are any). Next time you are there, if you could copy the address that may help. I find that site so annoying. It isn't at all like this forum or others I've been on. Oh well. Mary -
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Doddie63 replied to susieq321's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Heather after reading your post, I immediately went to the Slimband website and I looked and can't find any announcement. Nor did I receive an email announcing this long distance program. I responded to a couple of groups that I guessed might be the correct one and hopefully someone will email me. In the meantime, can you tell me where to find this announcement? -
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susieq321 replied to susieq321's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Cool bones.... Slimband is going to a distance bootcamp they posted it on the myslimband site... so that takes care of me having to organize one I like it when great minds look alike! Heather -
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lolajulie replied to susieq321's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I have never responded to a blog before but felt the need to reply to HANBE concerning the support she received through jill's new group. I was at Jill support group wednesday evening at toronto Healing Arts Centre 717 bloor street when slimband chose to barge in and harass Jill but I was impressed with Jill's professionalism. I was embarassed for Jill but I feel she is offering what I need at this present time in my weight loss. She combines the mind -body-spirit connection as well as a weigh-in and this works best for me. -
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Hanbe replied to susieq321's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I still disagree with both the sites monitors because I have read many posts on here that are people talking about something they heard or happened to someone else and they were not deleted. I also agree with Donna that when TLBC/Slimband's Director of Marketing Lisa Borg put a post on this site stating that Jill had been fired that post was never deleted? I spoke to Adele the Pschothearpist that was involved in the incident at Jill's open house and how anyone can say there are two sides to a story I'm very confused by that comment because how can there be another side to showing up at her open house? No one has the right to bully their way into a ex employee's new business venture. At the end of the day it just shows that the level of professionalism that TLBC/Slimband has. The more contact I have with this group the more disappointed I am. I have left 3 messages for Dr.Yau in the last week and have yet to hear back from him. I have attended a supercharge seminar and I found it boring and didnt feel it was a group activity. I find Jody is dull and I can't connect with her because she isn't banded and doesnt have a weight problem so she can't know what I'm going through. Another thing that they do not get is the accountability of attending a program, when I was told they would not be weighing me in and giving me my weight breakdown tab I was shocked! That provides a weekly goal for me. Apparently I now have to make an appointment to have Nancy weigh me in and it can only be certain days a week? But I have come to the decision that if TLBC/Slimband can't bring the programs that I need then I need to find them else where whether I have to pay for them or not because I have already spent $16K at TLBC ...(which the more I hear about how much the surgery is going for in Mexico makes me resent the money I paid that organization).... and the end result is I want to get to my goals and be healthy and if TLBC/Slimband can't provide this even though I have paid all this money then I have to look elsewhere! So Jill is the answer to my problems with her different programs. I love the idea of being able to go weigh in once a week and have a quick pep talk and on my way! Her accountability program is perfect for what I need and fits my lifestyle. I'm hoping this post stays! If anyone is interested in any of the programs I'm speaking about just drop me a line and I will give you the contact info. Enjoy the afternoon everyone! -
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susieq321 replied to *Love*'s topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Jorja, The weight will come off too as long as the clothes are looser you are on the right track. And congrats on the progress. We switched over to the slimband thread since this one was so long. So you might want to repost this over there. Heather -
Its taken me a little longer than I wanted to post this..dont know where the time has gone. In february I was delighted to know Slimband arranged a fill session only 2 1/2 hrs away from me and saved me a great deal of time and money so I wouldnt have to got to Toronto. Nancy was the fill nurse they flew in and she was great! My first fill at Slimband was extremely painful and took four needle insertions to find the port since mine has tilted. So needless to say I was terrified of the next fill. I was So happy with Nancy..I didnt even feel the needle!!! Plus I met a few other ladies with lapbands as well and we had a great chat. I needed a de-fill before I left because my water was getting stuck and now I think i have hit my sweet spot. Only frustrating thing is I'm not seeing a huge difference on the scale but my clothes are really baggy and I know thats that most important thing. I cant wait for the snow to GO and I can get outside more and get moving around more. How is everyone else doing on there journey?? This forum has been so quiet lately and I need to talk to my lapband ladies!!
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susieq321 replied to susieq321's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Mary, I wasn't the one who posted the info about TLBC, I don't have any issues with them... I think it was Sandy who posted.. just so you can give credit where credit is due. I don't know Jill at all or anything about her other than what I have read on here from people... good and bad and frankly the whole thing just screams DRAMA to me. My theory about the whole thing is there was no one who was actually there to witness it, everything is second hand stories... so there are two sides to every story and somewhere down the middle is the truth. And I am not in the middle or on either side so I refrain from commenting on this one... I only mentioned that Slimband can't remove posts only LBT can do that. Heather -
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marivan replied to susieq321's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Wow, for some reason I've stopped being notified when there is a new post on this thread (or site, I'm not sure) but wow, what a lot that has gone on! Thank you Heather for posting that information about the crashed party. I can't believe that people would behave that way! What a cut-throat world lap band is! And perhaps it is time to start to find another place to post that we can say our opinions without the post being removed. I am so glad you guys explained what was happening and then Heather managed to quote some of it again, as I wondered if I was going mad! I have to say that TLBC would have been much better off not saying anything about Jill when asked except a polite "she left to pursue other interests" and left her alone now. This has not done their reputation any good at all, as by their initial silence, and then that nasty comment about her being fired has only made them look bad, not her. I'm sure there is an expression but saying bad things about a person makes the teller look bad, not the subject. Something like that. I'm up for a monthly topic Heather. I replied to you in the Slimband site, but I'm not getting notifications on that either! Oh well. Thanks for all the info ladies! Mary -
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Donna! replied to susieq321's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
In fairness, I remember when an employee from SlimBand posted here stating that Jill was fired and I don't think that was ethical at all. I hope that post was removed but I don't remember that happening. -
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Hanbe replied to susieq321's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Good for you Sandy for re posting! I'm so disappointed with TLBC/Slimband but now this really takes the cake! I look forward to meeting you at Jills "Why Weight" Course! It will be great! I have two girlfriends that are not banded but they are looking to lose weight so I can finally experience this journey with them! And I read through the program Jill has created and it looks really great! Working with Jill while she was at TLBC and in the past couple weeks she has been coaching me I have really done so well with my weight loss. I had really plateau for a while and since getting back together with Jill I have lost 17 pounds in 4 weeks! Her program is solid! Also don't worry about fills and defills after your surgery I found a great lady that does them and she works out of 2 offices so she is so easy to book with! If you need any information on Jills programs drop me a message with your email address and I will email you a flyer I have. Enjoy your weekend! -
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susieq321 replied to susieq321's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Slimband can't remove your posts no one can do that except the lapbandtalk moderators and I would guess that is a paid position with strict rules. You can edit your own posts... but someone can complain and have a post removed. Since you mentioned someone's full name and associated them with a business it could be considered libel (I always mix up slander and libel one is written and one is spoken) This is an american site so I would imagine they are even more afraid of lawsuits. This is a commercial site that makes a lot of money and they have to protect themselves. -
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Hanbe replied to susieq321's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Wow! Sandy thats is incredible! I was suppose to go on Wednesday nite but unfortunately I had a minor car accident in the afternoon on Wednesday and was unable to go. I wouldnt have wanted to be there! I'm meeting with Jill later today so I hope she is ok. Good luck with your surgery Sandy, I have heard good things about the clinic you are going to! I have the name of a great nurse practionier that does fills and defills so just drop me an email and I will set you up. I'm embrassed that TLBC/Slimband acted this way! Wow! I've been in business for 15 years and I have never heard of crazy behavior like this. I think Lisa maybe needs some anger management treatment! Good luck Sandy! I look forward to meeting you at Jills program next week! Enjoy the sunshine everyone! -
OK this is just my idea nothing to do with Slimband so do not hold them accountable... but I posted on the myslimband site and since it is locked down to slimband/TLBC patients it would be nice to host it on there because it will be our own small group that is manageable. Here were my thoughts so far... and I already posted this on myslimband.com I was thinking more along the lines of a thread that is ours, where we make our commitments for group and additional commitments as we go.. I was thinking something along the lines of choosing a theme for the month or a theme for the week. We could start with a focus on eating, working out anything we want as a group we would choose the theme of the week or month... So we would make the commitment to the group for the duration of the group, then another to the theme of the week or month. In addition there are dozens of free podcasts that we could suggest to each other a webcast or podcast or article to read that ties into our theme as an individual weigh in for the comments on the webcast, article or podcast. In addition we can add a weigh in for those who are in the weight loss phase and want that accountability added. We can also set up a chat room if that would help people there are several free rooms or if we are on msn or yahoo you can do a linked IM chat on there too. Thoughts comments etc?
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susieq321 replied to susieq321's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
OK this is just my idea nothing to do with Slimband so do not hold them accountable... but I posted on the myslimband site and since it is locked down to slimband/TLBC patients it would be nice to host it on there because it will be our own small group that is manageable. Here were my thoughts so far... and I already posted this on myslimband.com I was thinking more along the lines of a thread that is ours, where we make our commitments for group and additional commitments as we go.. I was thinking something along the lines of choosing a theme for the month or a theme for the week. We could start with a focus on eating, working out anything we want as a group we would choose the theme of the week or month... So we would make the commitment to the group for the duration of the group, then another to the theme of the week or month. In addition there are dozens of free podcasts that we could suggest to each other a webcast or podcast or article to read that ties into our theme as an individual weigh in for the comments on the webcast, article or podcast. In addition we can add a weigh in for those who are in the weight loss phase and want that accountability added. We can also set up a chat room if that would help people there are several free rooms or if we are on msn or yahoo you can do a linked IM chat on there too. Thoughts comments etc? Heather :confused: -
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Doddie63 replied to susieq321's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thanks I will check it out. It could be a great thing to have when and if Slimband starts their long distance program you suggested. -
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Doddie63 replied to susieq321's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I like the idea, but who would do it. At the moment, I am using Slimband. They had a type of challenge but that ended and there was no accountability in the program such as weight recording, so now I use fitday which works well. I purchased the program and I am able to record my food intake, weight, moods, etc. I also go to a support group which is all important to have people contact. Guess what I am saying, is I would join if someone set up such a program. -
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susieq321 replied to susieq321's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Has anyone tried the bootcamps (the new ones) I am it would be interesting if we could do an online style bootcamp and report in on the same regularity, weigh in, and do the lectures web style. But I am not sure if they would translate over for the distance for those of us not local. Anyone A) Interested :wink: have any input on whether it would work or fail from a distance standpoint? Let me know and if there are some people interested I will post and ask if we can do an online version of the bootcamp on my slimband but it would be interesting to see who else would be willing to try it. Heather -
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susieq321 replied to susieq321's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Alex, I prefer real food too... some people find it easier to have shakes since they don't have to think just drink... Why Slimband went to them only they may know. I know a couple of people who wanted to have a shake before they got them and were prescribed another one so there might have been enough demand to start selling them. I am sure if prebandsters asked they would always been given a choice.. I know I don't eat yogurt or cottage cheese so I was told if I had ever needed it I would be put on a grilled chicken etc preop diet and I am sure that option would exist. I can't imagine living off shakes these days I am having a hard enough time getting a Protein Bar that makes me and my trainer happy because they all seem to taste like sawdust and have 300 calories... But I am making the effort to protein up about an hour before my work out for many reasons. Hope Jodi's email helped and your welcome! Heather -
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susieq321 replied to susieq321's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
i posted to Jodi on the slimband site here you go jodi@slimband.com -
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marivan replied to susieq321's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I have to agree, that while I have figured it out, that I don't think that the slimband site is user friendly either. I work with computers and websites all day and I've had to create a bookmark for the forum section and the main pages as I couldn't find a link from one to the other. They say they've made improvements and I hope that addresses that issue. It is a benefit to have the nutritionists chiming in from time to time though in the forums. And has anyone participated in the online chats? The one that I participated in with Jodi was billed as "Ask our nutritionist questions about your progress and anything about diet and nutrition" or something similar. I left in frustration after about twenty minutes after reading all the other "crap" about what movies people had seen etc. When I asked a question, someone asked me who I was addressing! I thought "I thought this was to ask the nutritionist a question!" Have other chats been more about what the topic is intended? Surely those people can have chats with their friends at other times? With all the other cross conversations going on, I never got an answer in the end. Maybe I'm more conscious of my time and don't have the patience but if the chats are hijacked as get togethers, I feel that defeats the purpose of them. Mary -
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susieq321 replied to susieq321's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hanabe ,this might make your life easier slimband set up a fills email where you can email your preference for a time for a fill. I know for a tech geek like me it makes it so much easier... i will always send an email over picking up the phone since I loath the phone. the email address was fills@slimband.com, and hopefully for those who mentioned they didn't want to suffer through phone tag this will help out. Heather -
Does anyone have the email address for Jodi (the new nutritionist) at tlbc/slimband?
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Emep replied to susieq321's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thanks Heather, I don't live in Toronto but four hours away. I do get down for busitiess from time to time .My issue is that this faciltity is becoming GTA Centric. I used to be able to drop into Jill's groups without registering because of my reality. For istance I could participate in any session if I was in town as my schedule is unpredictible. I don't believe this latitude is currently available. To their credit they are attempting outreach for fills but it is still 1.5 hours from home for me. For many reasons Toronto is more convenient. I have not needed a fill for months. I agree that the previous system was flawed. However it doesn't sound like the new process in much better as it could lead to never ending telephone tag. On the rare occassions I need a fill or defill, I don't have much lattitude in terms of time frame. I realize this is as much my problems as theirs. However, before I has the proceedure I was assured that I could be accomodated. Moreover, the aftercare pitch is what sold me on this clinic. Perhaps I expect too much, but for the first 8 months they exceeded my expectations. As far as the website is concerned, I have to disagree. I am not a newbie when it comes to the internet and I believe the site could be better. I don't see the similarities with this one. I also find the postings to be sanatized and sweet compared this one and there are portions of the site that are by invitation only. For instance blogging. It seems to be more about the sales pitch than anything else. At first I was excited about the slimband site. But that soon turned to frustration and I haven't been there in months. Maybe I should check it out again in the future but still don't think I would find it a good fit. This is the last time I will post on this issue. My entire weight loss experience has been very postive. I guess I'm feeling a little isolated and I'm disapointed that the website did not meet my needs or expectations. I will have to find an alternative support systems.
