IOSSG

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Hi Folks: Walter Lindstrom (Obesity Law & Advocacy Center www.obesitylaw.com)

here. Got back from Belgium tremendously excited about so many positive

doctor presentations about the LapBand and Swedish Band.....I learned alot. I

also spoke to a number of Austrailan and European surgeons who enjoyed my

presentation on the International Obesity Surgery Support Group

(www.iossg.org) and the role that it can have in the international community.

I hope all of you will consider enrolling as members for a mere $35.00 US per

year. With enough representation, we can establish " chapters " in various

countries specifically dedicated to the surgery access and support issues

unique to that country. That is ongoing for Canada and would like to see it

everywhere. There is information and a registration form on the IOSSG

website, so check it out and send it in! You are all terrific, Walter

Lindstrom

[Guest guest]

Hi Walter,

Thanks for keeping us up to date on Bruges. You know there would be some work

for you here in England. Gastric banding is very new and therefore the private

health insurers are trying to get away with not paying.

A doctor I know has 4 or 5 patients that have been refused coverage. He

suggests they go to the British Private Insurance Arbitrator, but of course

they would need some guidance, as they are not familiar with the legal aspects

of the whole thing.

How could your organisation help them? Please let me know, I would love to

help them, as I am a firm believer in The Band.

In the meantime I will check out your form.

cheers

Barbara

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In a message dated 9/24/98 12:11:26 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

Brioletta@... writes:

<< How could your organisation help them? Please let me know, I would love to

help them, as I am a firm believer in The Band. >>

The discussions I've had focus around using IOSSG as a rallying point for

patients like yourself who are activist minded and bringing some " formality "

to attacking problems like what you described. I think you could assist

greatly in creating a role for IOSSG in England and defining that role.

Interested?