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looking for people banded with TLBC (now Slimband) our contracts now null and void

tboyd

By tboyd, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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jagosta    0

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I had to contact Dr. Yau to get information so I could get an MRI as my band is the original Lap Band from 2003. I was part of the original group of bandsters banded at Scarborough Grace that was supposed to be looked after at the clinic when it opened. Needless to say, we are no longer being looked after by the clinic. Dr. Yau gave me the info that I needed and stated he'd see me with a referral from my family doc. So I got one and will see him soon.

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nikkibuffalo    0

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I have attempted emailing people with regard to what is happening with slimband /Dr. Yau. No one has responded! Is there really a class action suit against these people. I am in Buffalo , NY and desperately need a fill. I don't know if there are legal actions that can be taken but it seems a lot of people are having similar issues. Please if there is a lawsuit can someone tell me where to sign up? Thank you

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ppaja60@gmail.com    5

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My problem I was a patient Dec 10 2010.All went well lost weight then I felt that there was no restriction. The band was replaced in 2013 I met with Dr yau preop he scolded me and I over heard him talk the same way to several other patients, I was sent home ,the restriction was nil but I waited so I didn't bug them I did need fills at the Windsor office ,very upsetting to have to be continually told to eat smaller amt etc etc I did have success at one time so I knew what I was doing. Any how when I signed up the ad was for 5 years on the web, I am now sitting at the exact same weight, no doctor to talk to and each head nurse that I ever got close to on the phone no longer works there, Now what I am in on a class action if we get enough folks together count me in

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marymo    2

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Hi KreemyPeach. Could I please have the contact info for Sabrina the fill nurse. I too was recently told that I was"let go" from Slimband support. Mary

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KreemyPeach    6

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Hi Mary, can you pm me. Thks kp

Hi KreemyPeach. Could I please have the contact info for Sabrina the fill nurse. I too was recently told that I was"let go" from Slimband support. Mary

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Vultasa    0

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Hi Marymo, I just found out myself that Slimband will no longer see me and I really need a fill. Were you able to get a contact number for Sabrina?

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