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Hi! Did you have your surgery yet? I have heard Dr. C and his clinic are wonderful. I really would have liked to compare them to Slimband before I made my choice.
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Thoughts? I have had a consult now with both, and both seem equally, ummm, equal I am self pay and travelling a very long distance, so I am worried about getting the most value I can. Things like after care, ever had to come back for anything, fills and defills.... I am doing this in November of this year, I just have to make a commitment to one or the other in the next few days. Would love to hear any experiences and/or words of wisdom. My doctor would be Dr. Yau at Slimband or Dr. Cobourn at SWLC. Thanks!!
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Hi Elcee -- thanks for the reply. I probably wasn't very clear in that post. I have an option of two different clinics in TO, Canada. One is the slimband clinic and the other is the SWLC clinic. Different surgeons and some different options. So I am trying to find out as much as I can before I jump firmly on one side of the fence. Congrats on your weight loss by the way, amazing.
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I had the same issue, but after my research, and reading a lot of threads from different websites.... I even joined the Slimband website...and many of their patients complaints were regarding the "BAD" after care. Dr. Yau is very experienced, however, once they are done, you are basically on your own "according to their patients". But when I did a search on Dr. Cobourn and his clinic, I found mostly positive things were being said across the board, from consult to after care. So to me it seemed like they were more on point and cared more about their patients outcome then Slimband....that is the reason I chose SWLC..... Again do your research (it took me 2yrs to decide)....and make the best choice for you. I felt more comfortable with my choice, because I know after care was a huge deal for me. Good Luck!!!
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Swlc Or Slimband......
DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! replied to Shackwacky's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
You just join this forum 7 minutes before posting this, your profile is completely blank, and it's to sing the praises of some no-name band that others are speaking against? I call sock puppet. If anything, your post should be all the proof the original poster needs to know to stay far away from Slimband. -
Glad I never called Slimband and went right to Smart Shape in Mississauga.
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June 2013 Bandsters - How are you doing?
LessLee replied to LessLee's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Ah, ok. So you and I are probably feeling the same. Slimband does this procedure they call "the Slim Spot technique". How exactly it's done I am not sure. They do it during surgery. I was told they hook you up to some type of monitor and fill the band to determine where your vagus nerve is stimulated, and that would be your estimated "Sweet Spot". They then take out enough to allow you to heal. It's not exact, it can be off by 1 cc or so, but it gives you a bit of a head start with fills. http://slimband.com/...pot-adjustments I had 5.5 cc at surgery, and my level was estimated to be 7cc. I am now at 7.25. But weight loss will also affect it as you lose visceral fat. My band is 10 CC, but they can actually hold more like 12 if needed. -
Dr. Hartman in Edmonton does fills for slimband. The # to his office is (780)462-8120
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I am so sorry to hear that you are going through this? What have they said about you only losing 10lbs? Is there another medical team that you can get care with? Im not very familiar with the slimband
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I was banded in August 2013. I had my first fill two weeks ago. She put in 1 and told me to wait a res minutes in the waiting area to see if I could get water down. This being my first fill I had no idea what I should be feeling so I was delighted to sip water and feel fine. Fast coward a couple of days and I feel zero restriction. I called and asked if I could get another fill and have heard nothing. I paid a lot of money ( slimbAnd with no insurance) and I feel like I has to fight for a fill. I paid close to 20 I and I know slimbAnd has their hands full with Dr Yau but I am really frustrated. The customer service has been terrible and I would not recommend this company to anyone. I have lost 10 pounds and feeling kind of lost.
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Red Bird I am so sorry to hear about your aftercare. I would continue to try to contact the slimBand group and insist on someone responding to you. Not sure what the Dr. Yau issue is, but that shouldn't allow them to treat a paying patient the lack of care that is needed after surgery. You hang in there and vent whenever you like. I am apparently very lucky with my surgeons office they are great people. I have only had my band since 1/16/14 and have one fill of 2 cc's...but am looking forward to my next visit-since I am sure 2 cc's is not enough for me. So I will be on the lookout for a follow-up post saying they finally got you in and are helping you. Take care and prayers!!!
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Anyone living in canda?
kkf1979 replied to smilinginside's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi everyone, my surgery is scheduled for the 7th of April at the slimband clinic in Toronto. I live in Edmonton Alberta. -
Slimband - Cuts off TLBC Patients
Niki Spence replied to bellacatgirl's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I have had my Slimband for 11 years and I am trying to offer my support to those that have been feeling abandoned now that the company is no longer doing the surgeries and do not have the support that they once had or promised. I am not involved in pursuing any legal action against Slimband. But I can offer guidance if you need support, fills or defills, or need/want to have it removed and are considering getting the revision from band to sleeve, bypass or duodenal switch. DM me to talk. I should disclose that I am a former Slimband employee, and worked there for about six years, and left on my own free will in 2016. -
Slimband - Cuts off TLBC Patients
SydneyGirl replied to bellacatgirl's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I'm just seeing this thread now. I'll join you in the class action law suit. I had a call today from Slimband. It's ridiculous how they operate now. They want me to pay them $1,500 for 6 months of "maintenance" which includes a fill or two, if I'm lucky, and some lame consulting from their "professionals" - and I use the term "professionals" very loosely. -
I am Interested in joining or starting a class action lawsuit against slimband. Please message me to join or to begin one. Medley
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hi you can contact Lap Band Surgery Clinic | Weight Loss & Gastric Balloon - Surgical Weight Loss Centre, Toronto Canada or Weight Loss Surgery - Slimband I'm sure both clinics can give you a price for a fill. I was banded in Toronto and only had 4 fills in total... last fill was 3 yrs ago... I do know Slimband did fills for Mexico band people back then...not sure what they charge... i would contact both clinics. Hope this helps. Tom
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Cibo going bankrupt -Toronto
Kerrilyn replied to lexx's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi everyone, I was banded Feb 4 at CIBO...I didn't even get the curtesy of an email! I had someone from slimband email me. I did speak with Nisrrine tonight and she said the same thing she is telling everyone else...they are going to " volunteer" their time to "take care of patience" WHAT!!! I paid them 18k to fufill everything that was agreed to in a contract! If I just wanted SURGERY I could have gone to any other clinic PROMISE...caring surgeons, access to a therapist dealing with weight related issues, a fabulous nutritionist THAT IS WHAT I PAID FOR! I agonized over this decision for 7 long months...I am a single 57 year old woman who's family was soooo against this "should be putting that money into a retirement fund" So no what????? Please... If anyone would like to talk or has any idea what we can do you can call me 705-241-9511 -
Has anyone gone with slimband? What kind of credit would you need for their financing?
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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? -
Ontario bandsters: Which clinic......?
Bandre replied to Wanna-Be-Healthy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I went to Slimband. There aren't a lot of Slimband people on here because we have our own private community. Slimband was great! Everyone has been so nice and helpful, and the support team is always there for me when I have questions. I am 3 weeks post-op today -
Lap Band Surgeons In Ontario
kyrasgrandma replied to momee3021's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I also had problems at Slimband. My cousin and I were waiting for the consultation when we overheard a most disturbing conversation between the sales manager and someone on the other end of the phone. When I went in for my consultation I told the woman (cant remember her name) and she called the sales manager in to apologize. Still left a bad impression on me .. The next day I had my consultation with Dr. Cobourn and it was an amazing experience! edited to add that my consutatons were exactly a year ago so I dont know what slimband is like now. -
I'm being banded on June 22nd at the Toronto Slimband Clinic and am wondering if there is anyone else here from the area? Anyone been banded at Slimband?
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Hi, welcome. I am also in Ottawa. I went with Slimband, and there is a fill nurse in Ottawa who is wonderful also. I didn't hear of Smartshape until after, but have read good things about the Dr. Good Luck!
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Thanks LessLee! I had my consultation call this afternoon with slimband and will try to see of I can talk to someone at smartshape this weekend. How are you doing after the surgery?
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My surgery was yesterday and I honestly had a really good experience the surgeon and staff at the slimband clinic were great. I was done at about 2pm and was back at my hotel room @ 5pm. I have no gas pain at all (touch wood). The pain from the surgery itself is very minimal and I only get them when I try to sit or stand. I slept really well only woke up once to take painkillers. So far so good, I pray that the rest of my journey is as easy as this. I have only had water and a glass of apple juice since the surgery and I am noy hungry. In the airport right now on my way home to start a brand new life. Wishing all of you yet to be banded all the best.
