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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
I have not personally sued but I want to. Unfortunately I am not sure how to go about it either. I did read this article which might be of interest. At some point I think almost all Slimband patients will have to have their bands removed. https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/gastric-band-surgery-marketplace-1.4479735 If you want to chat in person, add me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifercoulter -
So I won the lawsuit against SLIMBAND IN TORONTO how do i collect
Erika68 replied to ppaja60@gmail.com's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I have no idea! I had/have problems with my slimband and I wanted to contact my slimband clinic here in Toronto and learned they closed down because their malpractice! I started to do research about it and that's when I saw an article about butchered slimbands and this Women's College Hospital's doctor who removes slimbands! I will send you this website to read the article: https://www.rcinet.ca/en/2018/01/12/gastric-band-bleeding-pain-cbc-marketplace/. It doesn't say anything about charging money, but I am just wondering if somebody would be in a life threatening situation and would have no money for the surgery than they would let that person to die?! I see so many people here with slimband problems and will be more and more in the future and somehow I do not see how we would get any help from anywhere! -
So I won the lawsuit against SLIMBAND IN TORONTO how do i collect
Raine888 replied to ppaja60@gmail.com's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Hello - I had my lapband done in 2015 by Slimband in Toronto. And like many others - issues from day one with no support or assistance. I've had many years of vomitting. Finally got referred to Wharton Medical Clinic and Dr. Wharton suggested I go on a class action lawsuit for this. He immediately said - it has to come out and is referring me to Surgery Clinic in Hamilton. I'm really hoping it won't take long to get done. Will be so glad to have this nightmare over with. Any assistance on how to register for class action somewhere - I'm sure I won't see any money but really feel it needs to be counted/reported. Thank you. -
So I won the lawsuit against SLIMBAND IN TORONTO how do i collect
Erika68 replied to ppaja60@gmail.com's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Hi everyone! I will have my band removed in Women's College Hospital in Toronto on June 25th. We should really work harder on trying to file a lawsuit against the clinic and/or the slimband company! -
So I won the lawsuit against SLIMBAND IN TORONTO how do i collect
lemmeh replied to ppaja60@gmail.com's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I got my Slimband in November 2010 and have had issues with vomiting since day one. Almost 10 years later I'm starting to have almost unbearable symptoms (haven't been able to keep anything down since Friday, pain in my chest, difficulty breathing). I would love to hear from anyone that has had their Slimband removed and anyone that has sued them. -
Lap Band Surgery Day Stories
Losing for me replied to pennyt's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had my surgery yesterday. It was with Dr Yau with Slimband in Toronto. I arrived at 8:20 a little early for 9 am. At 9 the nurse came and got me to go get weighted, BP and change into the most flattering gown and robe From there DH and I just waited. Dr Yau came to speak with us and the the drug pusher came for a chat. The OR nurse came to get me around 10 am. We walked to the OR and I sat on the bed. She strapped these bootie type things on my calves to aid with circulation. Then I was given my IV and oxygen. A little while after that I was out. I vaguely remember going from the recovery room to my bed. So very sleepy. I remember them coming in to remove my IV then a whil elater the nurse dropped off my clothes and said that I could get dressed. I was amazed that I was able to do that on my own. I was so out of it. By 1:30 pm I was released and on my way home. Last night wasn't too bad by the gas is really coming in now. Not really hungry. So here we go. -
thanks for welcoming me. i'll start with a little bio I was 25 and went to the dr for what i thought was a routine check up. My regular dr was taking a year off for family so I had a stand in. She did some tests and wanted me to do more. I had been having some problems with my AF over the past year which was very unusual since you could set your clock by my 28 day 8am wake up call. When all was said and done this dr informed me that not only did i have PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) but would probably never have children. This started me down the deep dark depression (3d's) path. For over 5 years I maintained a somewhat social life with my friends but never really wanted a relationship with anyone. I met Patrick in 2002 and when we got married in 2004 I was 100lbs over my early 20's weight. i was somewhat ok with it because i was quite thin in my early 20's but i was hoping to lose some. After the wedding we had made an appointment with a fertility specialist to see exactly what the problem was and if it could be fixed. Well apparently it could be fixed because 1 month later I was pregnant with Cassandra. i lost 30lbs then gained 75lbs and It's been 4 1/2 years since having Cassie and I haven't lost a single pound. In fact I've gained another 15lbs since last year. So.................... Recently I've decided to go for the very expensive Slimband/Lapband surgery. It's a huge step and not an easy out by any means. After years and years of diets that fail I just don't have the energy anymore to get motivated. I want to be healthy for my daughter and if possible have another child which just isn't happening at this weight. My goal. To lose 140lbs. I will say that at 5'8" I will look great if I lose the 140lbs. I've called the slimband clinic and scheduled an August 12th appointment. We are going away for the entire month of July so August is the earliest I can do this. And that's me in a nut shell - some days it's the nut house ok most days it's the nut house.
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Hi you all! I would like to get the slimband, dou you know of any good dr. or clinic in Toronto? is it cover under OHIP?
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I'm actually new to Guelph ON from Calgary, I'm going to Toronto for my slimband on Dec 1st
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You know I just read your post from yesterday. You truly are an inspiration, congratulations on finding your inner determination and strength. My slimband surgery is scheduled for Dec 1st and it's wonderful to hear about your "two cents" your words are priceless inspirations.
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My Band is Awesome and I LOVE it.
Norma1519 replied to Norma1519's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I am happy to hear others who are doing well. You know losing 100 lbs is a lot so maybe do not put too much pressure on yourself. I still weigh over 200 lbs and every time I see the doctor she bugs me about losing weight. I say to her forget it. I am not interested in getting back on that diet roller coaster of ups and downs. I do not think about food all day and I do not want to count calories or weigh or measure anything. For me I feel this is my SET point if you will. The right weight for my body without trying to adjust it. My slimband is at the tightest I think I can have and it suits me. Just remember to use your self control to avoid really fattening things or have a smaller amount. Scrape leftovers off the plate. Just enjoy your life and for once think of other things besides when the next meal is coming. Hard but becomes easier. -
Bubbles Bubbles Everywhere but not a drop to drink
mountain replied to Gunnersgal's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Not sure if you're having the same issue that I did, but I found that I was constantly spitting up hundreds of bubbles (they looked like foam from a bubble bath). Turns out I needed a de-fill (my surgeon put 2cc in during the operation - Slimband now do partial fills during surgery as part of practice). For days, every time I sipped anything, it would come back up as foam, so they removed 0.5cc - and that didn't help, so they removed another .5cc. So now I only have 1cc in my band and am looking forward to the five week fill, as I have no restriction now that the swelling has gone down! Good luck and remember - the side effects, however nasty, will seem like a distant memory soon -
Yes, I'm also wondering if self-pay patients have to pay for the surgery to repair the slip. I assume that we would have to pay, but can anyone with experience tell us how much it was for them? I'm with Slimband, if that helps.
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Slimband Clinic 2008 Tononto, ON- A place to post your experiences
susieq321 posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
So I mentioned started a new thread for Slimband. Last years thread was getting up there to over a dozen pages, lets post our experiences, desires, victories what is working for us and questions that we have! This thread is primarily for Slimband patients formerly TLBC but anyone is welcome but please don't get upset if we talk about our surgeon positively or our clinic in glowing terms. Nothing against any other clinic but we choose our clinic for a reason and that is because it was the best choice for us and we thought it was the best period! I hope this year kicks off a year of losses in weight and gains in so many other areas of people lives! Heather -
Anyone banded by TLBC or Slimband that isn't currently being adequately cared for or entirely dropped. Please contact me directly at Tlbchelp@gmail.com I have been working on a solution for the past several months and looks like I am getting close. I was banded back in 2007 by Tlbc and then totally dropped early 2014 by Slimband. As if they are a different entity? Still don't buy it. Contact me.
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Moving to Ontario..research starting over HELP!
momtofourredheads posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi there, I have been looking into getting the LAP-BAND®. Several of my friends have it and have been very successful. They all got it done in Mexico and have no troubles finding fill doctors here in Vancouver. I was about to go that route, when my husband found out we are suddenly being relocated to Ontario (Waterloo area). I am frustrated to have to restart the research for a new area. I have read that it is hard to find a fill Dr. in Ontario, so I am thinking of forking out the $$ and going to a clinic in the area. So far I have emailed CIBO, SWLC and Slimband. I am interested in hearing opinions and experiences with these clinics from those who have been there. Do any of them have fill centres near or around the waterloo area? I received friendly and prompt replies from CIBO and SWLC but I received annoying, argumentative replies from Slimband...outright refusing to give me info via email...and I am so not a phone person, I have four small children, my life is crazy busy right now with trying to move across the country, I don't have time to have a phone consultation with someone when all I want to know is the cost of the procedure and what was included. Those are admin questions and none of the other clinics had an issue answering them for me. The woman was so rude and argumentative in her emails... if they are this inflexible at the research part of the journey...I can't imagine how inflexible they will be after they have my money. I am ready to strike them off the list already. I am looking for some feedback and help from people who have had this procedure done in the area. Thanks so much and sorry for the huge, long post!!! -
Chief Surgeon Leaves Slimband - National Post
Cat225 replied to Tomander's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Oh wow! I really dodged a bullet! I was considering getting my surgery here before I met Dr. Cobourn. The consultant I met with at Slimband was very nice, but she couldn't answer all my questions, and in my research I had read some bad stuff about Dr. Yau. -
Ontario - how to claim surgery cost on Income taxes
LessLee replied to Mrs.Bales's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I read on the Slimband forum that you can request a tax receipt through their finance department. I am sure most clinics are similar. Sharpie, Yes the surgery can be covered but you have to qualify for the surgery at BMI of over 40 or at least 35 with co-morbidities, then there are huge waiting times also. Plus you have to be referred by your family doctor to even see anyone to discuss it. My work benefits do not cover any weigh-loss procedures. In my case, my family doctor wouldn't even refer me to a surgeon, she just kept giving me "pep-talks". I was over bmi 40 at one point, but when I decided to self-pay I was bmi 39 and I do not have co-morbidities so I wouldn't qualify to have it covered. So, some of us go to private clinics. -
Starting to get nervous. I'm scheduled with Slimband on Wednesday afternoon. We fly in (my wife and I) from Nova Scotia in the morning. Excited about the change - afraid of failing - again. Fingers crossed. Thanks Glenn
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I have discovered that those banded by TLBC (pre - Fall of 2008) are no longer receiving treatment from Slimband who took over the TLBC patients. I signed up for a lifetime program of fills, defills & corrections if necessary but now I have been completely cut off of any and all support. I am looking for any former staff (I spoke to one nurse) who were "let go/fired" by Slimband but can atest to the fact that TLBC did agree to a lifelong support system & that patients such as myself were not informed of any changes to our agreement when Slimband took over. I hope to hear from someone soon. Anna
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Any good experiences at Surgical Weight Loss Centre
cowpoke lucy replied to cowpoke lucy's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Thanks for letting me know that I can join while I am still at the looking stage of which clinic to go to. I have read many of the posts there as a guest but will join so I can start asking questions. And Heather,I made it clear in my opening that I am not interested in TLBC/Slimband so use your efforts to sell them on someone else. Thanks to the two that have actually been banded at Surgical Weight Loss for sharing your stories and steering me to the forum to continue my research. Lucy -
That is great to hear. I still have the fear of failure. Pre-op diet is not too bad, as I get to eat food and not just liquid. But since supper I have been starving. I am having my surgery done by Slimband in Toronto and it is June 21st. 10 more days! How are you doing?
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Anyone from Saskatchewan?
Living My Dream replied to CanadaGirl27's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hi I live in Ontario. My husband and I both have lapbands and went to Toronto, Slimband clinic. Our daughter is in northern Saskatchewan and is just looking into lapband surgery and must travel to Regina. Is that where you had surgery? When did you have lapband surgery? Lynda -
I recently received an email from slimband (had initially considered going to TO for the surgery until I discovered that they did it right here in Winnipeg) and they are offering fairly attractive financing now. I was able to get a portion back on taxes with a letter from my family doctor saying that the surgery was not cosmetic (that I had health reasons to lose weight) as well as a letter from the surgery clinic saying similar things. I didn't get much back but every little bit helped. You might consider a personal loan if you aren't using a clinic that offers financing. Good luck!
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Where Is There An Ontario Fill Doctor Not Post Op Care Plan :@
AlienBandit posted a topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I was banded outside of Canada (please spare me the why did you do that, that was stupid etc comments I simply couldnt afford the surgery in Canada ) and now I am searching for a fill doctor in Ontario. However it appears that Slimband (how is that place even still operating with all the bad reviews seriously?!) and other big companies seem to have complete control over Ontario when it comes to post op fill stuff. I do not have $5,000 for a post op care plan nor do I want to pay that and no one seems to do just fills on a pay per visit system. Ontario is where I am from but not where I will be living for the rest of my life, so it would be a waste of money to spend the $5,000 on a post op plan and then in a year or 2 move again ( most likely to the States) where I will need yet another doctor ( or post op plan) or travel back to Ontario. Totally not worth it. I have been searching and searching with no luck. I have a doctor in Montreal who will take me as a patient, but I am just hoping to find someone closer. I have read past posts about doctors in Ottawa, Toronto and Sudbury but everyone I have tried said they only offer the post op care plans. I found a place in Orilla but wouldnt give me any info about costs told me I must come before they can discuss that (wtf). Anybody have a doc that charges per fill in Ontario? Thanks! and happy weight loss
