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So I won the lawsuit against SLIMBAND IN TORONTO how do i collect
Samantha B replied to ppaja60@gmail.com's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Hello everyone, I got my Slimband back in October 2011... I have had complications the whole time... I paid over $27,000 for this procedure hoping it would be the beginning of a new life... well long story short it did NOTHING! I would like to be part of this if it becomes a lawsuit, I still have all my papers.. I am going for a removal of the band July 9, 2020... If your all getting together for lunch sometime, I would love to join and meet everyone -
So I won the lawsuit against SLIMBAND IN TORONTO how do i collect
Falgune Dusara replied to ppaja60@gmail.com's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I will try my best to be on top finding a lawyer for lawsuit action. I will speak my brother who also lawyer in GTA to find out more research for me. However I will get back to you guys as soon i recover faster with my recovery. Raine88 - First, I asked my family doctor to referral me to Dr Hong and then less a week he immediately call me for appointment (due covid 19 situation) later, he schedule me for endoscopy appointment following week and he took my case immediately 5 days later my surgery (last Monday). It's was really fast and quick case he took over. I am glad i wasn't on waitlist for surgery. If i was you, go to him because Hamilton hospital is a lot faster to take patients since it has less population then Toronto. I come from Mississauga to Hamilton and it was all worth to get out asap. I had Slimband for 9 years so i couldn't hold for another year or so. Melissa- How did you cope with your recovery after surgery? I am much in pain after surgery i couldn't lay down and sit properly because it feel heavy on left side. Any tips? But i feel so good eating oatmeal without puking after long time... just healing process hurt. -
So I won the lawsuit against SLIMBAND IN TORONTO how do i collect
Falie replied to ppaja60@gmail.com's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Hello Sarah, I couldn't agree anymore with you. I have been using slimband for 9 years and i really want get rid of it. My family doctor had sent referral gastric surgeon to remove my band which cover ohip and the surgeon had decline my referral so i felt complete hopeless. Is there anyone know any surgeon/doctor who can cover OHIP in GTA? -
So I won the lawsuit against SLIMBAND IN TORONTO how do i collect
serenity786 replied to ppaja60@gmail.com's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
if you guys do end up finding someone to sue slimband, please let me know. I also got a band in 2011 and i havent lost any weight. it has also made my life miserable and ihavent had a refill as once they filled it soo much that i had to go to emergency. i just recently found out they closed shop. i talked to my doctor about having the band removed but was told unless it caused me some life threatening situation they cannot remove it. so i am stuck to wait until i am close to dying from the band before having it removed these 2 years rules and ohip rules does not take into consideration human rights/humanity -
So I won the lawsuit against SLIMBAND IN TORONTO how do i collect
jenottawa replied to ppaja60@gmail.com's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Apparently Slimband and Lap-Band are two different things. The Slimband is hollow and filled with fluid and you have a port sewn into the side of your abdomen so that you can fill or de-fill as needed to restrict or release the size of your stomach. I believe it has its own patent. -
So I won the lawsuit against SLIMBAND IN TORONTO how do i collect
Ann Andrew replied to ppaja60@gmail.com's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I am VERY interested is pursuing a lawsuit against Slimband. Both my daughter and I have had nothing but issues with our bands. They are not available for any help. I now have a hernia that make it very difficult to eat correctly. -
So I won the lawsuit against SLIMBAND IN TORONTO how do i collect
jenottawa replied to ppaja60@gmail.com's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
KimMac, just wanted to mention that the dye in your Slimband port is normal. They put it in the fill fluid so that someone doing a fill or defill knows they have accessed the port properly. -
So I won the lawsuit against SLIMBAND IN TORONTO how do i collect
Falie replied to ppaja60@gmail.com's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
hey there, i am so glad i found you guys here! i would like to know more information about how to get slimband removal and how to make lawsuit. I had been suffering so long vomiting and difficult swallowing as well gain weight due this slimband was not helpful a lot. My doctor doesn't know who to referal to me for slimband removal. I am 25 and have no health insurance so i am kinda more debt would have paid removal sugery out of my pocket. my email is falie93@hotmail.com -
So I won the lawsuit against SLIMBAND IN TORONTO how do i collect
Hanbe replied to ppaja60@gmail.com's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
No they are the same product just two different clinic names. Dr Lau originally opened it as Toronto Lapband Clinic. Then when he was sued. Him and his partners declared bankruptcy and opened up the same clinic in the same location doing the same procedure which is the Lapband and doing fills and they called it Slimband. Same procedure, same company just two different names. There is only one type of weight loss surgery that they do which is the Lapband. -
looking for people banded with TLBC (now Slimband) our contracts now null and void
susieq321 replied to tboyd's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
It is with Slimband and i have emailed them but, if they are denying people I wouldn't be surprised if they denied me too. I was re-banded by them about two and half years ago. I didn't get a contract or any papers etc. I would be interested still in knowing about the lawsuit and I have a ton of contacts who were banded by TLBC, Slimband and Joffe and Yao pre-clinic. I also know Kathy P. and can contact her for information. Once upon a time we had a Yahoo site that was very active, with lunches monthly, dinners, emails and support groups. I am sure I can get in touch with a variety of people. -
looking for people banded with TLBC (now Slimband) our contracts now null and void
Itworks replied to tboyd's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I am looking for anyone banded at TLBC or Slimband that has information on the following; - A contract that outlines what "Lifetime Support" includes -Any documentation which includes Life Time Support or information on Fills and Defills -If you have emails, glossy info or any other information that would helpful. Please send all info to tlbchelp@gmail.com. I can provide you more information. Thank youPK -
If anyone recd slimband procedure last year , the dna testing has been cancelled and you should call about getting a refund ($500) Nobody was notified.
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Oct 26 for the slimband in Toronto getting pretty nervous and excited
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December Bandsters!
needamulligan replied to sherrypep's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi there, My slimband surgery is scheduled for Dec 1, 2011. I am nervous, not so much about the surgery but the after part. The stories are scary I will admit they have me a little freaked out. I'm trying to focus on the positive things I read about which tend to out weigh the odd negative ones. After failing at everything for the past 16 years I'm praying this decision takes me to that place of self love and the land of self confidence. -
Slimband is the name of a clinic/franchise that performs the lapband procedure here in Canada. Kind of like True Results in Texas.
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Hi, I am also booked for Slimband on the 21st!
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I was banded by Slimband. I've had a feeling that things weren't going well at 'head office' but wasn't sure. I anxiously await your post...
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I had this done 2 years ago. It seems like the issues here stem from a lack of success. I'm doing great. Some days are a bit more harder then others, but overall. I'm really happy I did this. My life is much better. I'm more healthier. I have more fun with my kids. And I get to eat the same things they do. I would be happier if it cost me only $50.00. But it is still so much better then any diet out there. I'm also glad I did this with Slimband. I've never had a problem getting a hold of anyone whenever I needed advice. I would highly recommend people do their research, ask a lot of questions but go in with a great attitude.
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Hi: This clinic is realtively new, but we have a few that have had surgery with them. They have a good followup aftercare. Their dietician attends our meetings. Please feel free to come to our meetings and get a variety of opinions on all clinics, Mexico, Slimband, Woodhead, Leung, NWLSC, and soon a new clinic will be opening up put on by Dr. Colbourne. We welcome everyone, pre or post surgery. Doreen
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Former SlimBand patients looking for a fill adjustment nurse in Toronto
steph2012 replied to RoseIvy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I'm confused - you are a Slimband patient but they won't do your fills? -
TLBC Clinic- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
susieq321 replied to *Love*'s topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Doddie, I think that everyone needs to hear about the good the bad and the ugly.. .for some of us this is easier than for others. I have always encouraged people to post their challenges. I haven't read all 14 pages and I said that I have read the last 3-4 and some of that was down right nasty.. people saying their experiences were good and being accused of being staff and a plant come on please... if you can't see that you are one person and not everyone has your issues then maybe you are a plant... to make slimband look bad, someone a competitor is paying to take an issue and blow it up and discourage patients! (see that sounds crazy just like accusing someone who has a good experience of being a plant is crazy) Slimband is working to overcome their issues just like any other clinic out there. I don't think harping on the same issues for page after page doesn't anything but feel the negative... and focus on the negative and breeds more negative thoughts. I encourage people to post their challenges their complaints but I also encourage them to address their complaints in a manner that will get addressed by the clinic and posting them on here does nothing but vent which is sometimes very needed.. After reading three pages it is like come on if you change your focus towards the positive maybe more positive things will come of it.... I am not a huge fan of the secret but I have worked affirmations and meditation etc into my life for a lot of years and it works for me... focus on the negative long term and negative things will happen to you.. focus on the positive and the changes will amaze you that happen they may be small but they add up. So by all means everyone vent... but vent and move on and change your focus the longer you hold on to the anger the longer it will hold on to you -
Please don't apologize for looking for support. Jane was totally out of line in her first message. She attacked you and your motives then comes back later to clarify what she meant. Which in my mind was not too much different to the first attack. When persistant attempts to communicate with a company fail, they you must go to the very top. The have a new CEO now. Long distant patients have difficulty dealing with Slimband because it appears there is no clear cut policy about what their aftercare is for us. The thing you have going for you is that "someone" promised you a fill doctor "before" you had the surgery and now refuse to give that service. Talk to another slimband person and they give you a totally different version of the policy. Try one more time by telephone and requesting to speak to the CEO. Have your questins ready and no satisfaction, then the other remedies could be tried. Please keep posting for support because we all know that stress such as you are going thru causes emotional eating. Ignore the negative posts and take solace from the encouraging posts. :biggrin:
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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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HI: Why don't you start one say "Slimband aka TLBC cont'd" :tt2: I am not a great computer "geek" and find myself happy I can navigate these sites. Let us know how you are doing in your quest to get under or at your goal. Nice to see some different topics here. Can't we start a new thread though, so we can have less pages to wade through? Mary
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NOTICE Kindly be advised that Jill Seward is no longer employed with TLBC/Slimband. She is therefore not authorized to represent TLBC/Slimband in any way or conduct bootcamps on behalf of the company. The bootcamps provided by TLBC/Slimband are proprietary to the company and cannot be offered by 3rd parties. For information about support groups for patients please contact TLBC/Slimband directly. Lisa Borg Director of Marketing & Communications Slimband
