serenity786 3 Posted January 21, 2021 21 minutes ago, Falgune Dusara said: Another Tips : Thankful for tea tree oil and bio oil help recover my scar faster. Keep applying everyday two time. X Thanks soo much falgune. Im ordering oils aa i speak and plan to send them flowers when i can move a bit more lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supergrover 0 Posted January 21, 2021 1 minute ago, serenity786 said: I live im toronto but went to hamilton. I had to do endoscopy to make sure its safe first as at times the band needs to be peeled off and cause bleeding so he prepared for that. Then a pre op then covid testimg surgery. So had to make trip 4 times but soo worth it as he put it under ohip due to pain. Its difficult to have a doctor do that for u and we are abandonned. The nurses were telling me they are getting a lot of band removal better to do now theb in emergency. My family dr actually refused me but i gave her a name and she sent referral but u can call directly How would I find the name of a dr. in Ottawa? Toronto and Hamilton are far Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supergrover 0 Posted January 21, 2021 5 minutes ago, Falgune Dusara said: @supergrover Dr. Deniss Hong at St Joseph Hospital in Hamilton. You can ask your family doctor to sent your referral to Dr. Dennis Hong https://surgery.mcmaster.ca/bio/dennis-hong Here is the information for his contact. He cover under OHIP unfortunately hamilton is 7 hours away, would need a dr in ottawa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
serenity786 3 Posted January 21, 2021 On 12/7/2020 at 2:04 PM, Weeshery said: Hi there, I was wondering if anyone could offer me some assistance. I had an emergency slimband removal last year as it eroded through my stomach, encased itself in scar tissue, and nearly killed me. Even with it removed, I'm still dealing with ongoing health issues, though we have checked my entire GI and it is seemingly fine so no one knows why I'm still losing weight, have no appetite, struggling to eat and experiencing pain while eating and digesting. I'm looking for lawyers - I've contacted 3 and only one is willing to take it for a $10000 retainer. I'm back in college (this ordeal forced me to drop out last year), so that's not a great option. I was hoping to find someone who works for a contingency fee. If anyone thinks they can help, please reach out! Thanks! alle_cat_2001@hotmail.com I wouldnt go that route because its expensive and u might not get anything out of them. There is a lawfirm in b.c that is handling a class action for all lapbands. Slimband declared bankruptcy so they are going after the makers of lapband. The info should be on this forum maybe page 8 or 9 so check that out and enter ur name. 1 Cure4Cor reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
serenity786 3 Posted January 21, 2021 1 minute ago, supergrover said: unfortunately hamilton is 7 hours away, would need a dr in ottawa Maybe contact dr. Hong and have him recommend a doctor in ottawa. Maybe a colleague that can do same for u? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TorontoGirl 1 Posted February 16, 2021 On 12/7/2020 at 2:04 PM, Weeshery said: Hi there, I was wondering if anyone could offer me some assistance. I had an emergency slimband removal last year as it eroded through my stomach, encased itself in scar tissue, and nearly killed me. Even with it removed, I'm still dealing with ongoing health issues, though we have checked my entire GI and it is seemingly fine so no one knows why I'm still losing weight, have no appetite, struggling to eat and experiencing pain while eating and digesting. I'm looking for lawyers - I've contacted 3 and only one is willing to take it for a $10000 retainer. I'm back in college (this ordeal forced me to drop out last year), so that's not a great option. I was hoping to find someone who works for a contingency fee. If anyone thinks they can help, please reach out! Thanks! alle_cat_2001@hotmail.com Hey, I hired a lawyer 2014 (had my band emergency removed 2012). After meeting a ton of lawyers the retainers all range between $8-10K unfortunately. I am happy to ask my lawyer if he knows anyone who would take this case on as a contingency fee. I will say that the retainer covers more than just their time, they set up doctors appointments and get specialist from all over to review your case and write reports. So it may be harder to find a lawyer to take this on with no retainer...plus I was told by many lawyers I talked to that medical malpractice cases take on average 8-10 years. 1 Cure4Cor reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crescendo97 1 Posted April 23, 2021 Hi there. Is there any way of getting my name added to the lawsuit list? I reached out to the BC lawyers but haven't heard anything. Thank you! 1 Cure4Cor reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bieu 0 Posted July 11, 2021 add me as well also in BC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KreemyPeach 6 Posted August 3, 2021 On 1/21/2021 at 3:56 PM, serenity786 said: I live im toronto but went to hamilton. I had to do endoscopy to make sure its safe first as at times the band needs to be peeled off and cause bleeding so he prepared for that. Then a pre op then covid testimg surgery. So had to make trip 4 times but soo worth it as he put it under ohip due to pain. Its difficult to have a doctor do that for u and we are abandonned. The nurses were telling me they are getting a lot of band removal better to do now theb in emergency. My family dr actually refused me but i gave her a name and she sent referral but u can call directly Who was the doctor that removed the band? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
serenity786 3 Posted August 3, 2021 2 hours ago, KreemyPeach said: Who was the doctor that removed the band? It was dr. Dennis hong of st.joseph hospital. For all the ppl that want to be added to list of law suit need to google slimbad lawsuit in b.c abd just go thru the portal link. I cant add anyoe and its been a yr since anyone has followed up with me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren Stevens 0 Posted July 6, 2022 I want to get this Slimband removed does anyone have any information please help my email lauren.hayden.Stevens17@gmail.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alanjp 0 Posted July 14, 2022 Does anybody know if a class action law suit was ever filed against Slimband or the Doctor. I had my surgery done in November 2013 lost some weight by straving myself and waiting for my fills to finally hit my " Sweet Spot " that never happened. I quit straving myself and the weight I lost came back, band is useless, I never felt full. I just found this site out of looking in despair and many years of depression. So fed up of this useless thing inside of me and the problems it has created. If anybody knows anything any input would be appreciate. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
6Peach9 1 Posted July 14, 2022 On 7/5/2022 at 9:32 PM, Lauren Stevens said: I want to get this Slimband removed does anyone have any information please help my email lauren.hayden.Stevens17@gmail.com Nowadays lapband is removable. On 7/5/2022 at 9:32 PM, Lauren Stevens said: I want to get this Slimband removed does anyone have any information please help my email lauren.hayden.Stevens17@gmail.com You can ask your family doctor to refer you for removal. There is a surgeon Dr. David Urbach. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stella Utomi 1 Posted August 16, 2022 (edited) I too had the Slimband and almost died. i was convinced by a sales consultant Belina Patini and some sweet talking English guy. Belina claimed to have had the Slimband as well. Which i found hard to believe, because at the time, i looked better than she did. I understand the Owner of Slimband, Michael Scott Smith. Closed shop and fled to California, following multiple threats from clients and business partners. and even the government. Edited August 16, 2022 by Stella Utomi message too long Share this post Link to post Share on other sites