I got an email last night that states CIBO clinic where I had the lapband procedure is going bankrupt! I'm devastated, annoyed, shocked, and can't believe this is happening! I feel scared because now there is no support and even though the email states there are looking at ways to continue to care for there existing patience. Is that even possible! I am hoping there are some people from that clinic on here so we can chat and get some more information but I have felt sick to my stomach since last night reading it!

If there is anyone out there who has had surgery at that clinic how are you feeling?

I am in shock, and quite scared. I really feel for those of you who have only just had your surgery! You must feel frightened and alone.

Please feel free to connect with me if you want support! I'm scared too, but, at least if we join together we can support each other.

I had my surgery on March 25 as well and was set for my post op appointments and first fill on April 22. I'm also extremely upset and feeling like I've been taken advantage of.

It took me well over a year to decide to have this procedure and at least 4 months of research before I decided to go with CIBO. I thought I was spending the extra money for extra support and care with a clinic that would put my health first.

I'll be joining the Facebook group tonight.

**Latest Email from CIBO:

Dear CIBO Patients,

We’ve found a location to hold our first group meeting.

St. Bonaventure Church hall

Address: 1300 Leslie Street, Toronto, ON

Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Time: 7pm to 9pm

RSVP: Please email us back to sign up.

Space is limited so this meeting will be for patients only.

The driveway is shared with the school and there is parking behind the building.

We look forward to seeing you and helping you to continue on your weight loss journey.

We expect to have a calendar for fills at the meeting and will begin to schedule appointments for those.

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I understand that people have also lost their jobs, my devastation does not take anything away from theirs.

I have emailed the gmail account and the original CIBO addresses since 5am this morning and I have not received a response.

I'm glad you have spoken to Nisrine and have a sense of peace, I however have not had a post op appointment, don't have a family doctor and feel completely abandoned.

I had this surgery 3 weeks and 3 days ago....on that day somebody knew they were going into receivership and that makes me very upset

I also just had this surgery on March 25 and was scheduled for mr post - op and first fill on April 25. I feel abandoned at this point and hope that CIBO is being honest about what they said in the email

Hello

I don't even know what I feel about this whole situation! Sadness, anger, confusion? I am thankful there will be a group meeting though; the funny thing is that since getting the band I had been hoping cibo would offer some kind of group like I had read about for other surgeons! Who knows, maybe something positive will come from all this.

Does anyone know how often or where will they be doing fills?

I have requested to be added to the Facebook page.

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Hey Loo Loo this is too crazy! I'd love to connect kinda freaking out right now.

I am going to the meeting! Who else is attended. I think now would be the time to get to know some of you maybe meet a couple minutes wore the meeting. In pretty certain by the last email we won't be getting any answers about next steps rather just restrictions.

My question is why should we continue to pay for something that is no loner being services to us. Apparently fills will be free of charge but really how Long can we expect these surgeons to volunteer??? I would rather be except and cu my losses with this clinic and no longer pay and go somewhere else. So frustrated!!!!!

Hi All, I'm writing on behalf of my mum who had the procedure done at CIBO one year ago - this is a total nightmare! Nobody called or tried to contact her, she found out by calling yesterday to make a fill appointment. The whole family is LIVID. My mum suffered a heart attack while having her lapband procedure done and was taken out of the CIBO clinic by ambulance....needless to say we are just thankful she's alive, but this place has been a nightmare from the beginning. I'd love to band together and do something about this.

If you're a CIBO patient, consider joining the CIBO Patients First Facebook group:

https://www.facebook.com/?sk=welcome#!/groups/CIBOpatientsfirst/

This group forum aims to provide a supportive and positive private environment where ideas, concerns and, yes, sometimes frustrations can be shared.

Just wondering how you guys are getting on .. any resolve yet ?