“Abandoned Patients” Of Weightloss Surgery Are Now Offered Nationwide Care By Fill Centers USA!

July 16, 2009 - PRLog -- More and more USA citizens are traveling out of country, state, or hometown for this popular surgery and returning to no aftercare resulting in “abandoned patients”. These patients can also be a result of their surgeon retiring or relocating, or personal relocation. Regular band adjustments are essential and can be critical in emergency situations. Many emergency rooms lack the training to perform adjustments. Because of the impressive results of this remarkable surgery, abandoned patient numbers have been increasing since the mid 1990’s when they began traveling to foreign countries for surgery. It didn’t become FDA approved in the USA until 2001’.

In 2004 Fill Centers USA formulated a solution. Together with renowned bariatric surgeons they developed a comprehensive aftercare training program. Once trained and approved, medical specialists become part of a nationwide network. Corporate support includes; centralized scheduling, monthly telephone coaching, 250 pg. Lifestyle Guide, online resource center, quality rating system of providers, and a state of the art database providing all locations updated patient information. They frequently receive positive feedback from grateful patients that have been without aftercare for years.Please visit us at: http://www.fillcentersusa.com

This privately owned company was founded by Iris Stratton; as her daughter was among the  “abandoned patient” statistics. Fill Centers has expanded from their first hometown provider to 38 thriving locations across the nation. View locations at: http://www.fillcentersusa.com.
Iris remains as CEO/CO-OWNER of this promising young company. She states: “Thanks to a dedicated staff we are on target to reach a milestone of fifty providers by the end of 2009’ and one hundred by the end of 2010’. Our goal is to extend our quality aftercare and unique support system to all banded patients, in hopes of making a positive difference in their lives.”
Iris adds: “We receive frequent requests for international expansion; a viable option in the future of Fill Centers USA.” Contact us to schedule at: 866-345-5872 or view website at: http://www.fillcentersusa.com

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About Fill Centers USA: A one of a kind network of gastric band aftercare providers found online at www.fillcentersusa.com. Our primary objective is to provide aftercare to people who have had the gastric banding surgical procedure. Our services are delivered by medical professionals, who have been specifically trained in gastric band aftercare. We also provide a comprehensive aftercare program. Every new patient recieves the "Lifestyle Guide" for the Banded Patient"; a user-friendly manual, which provides comprehensive information on the needs and habits of the obesity surgery patient at any stage of their journey.We also offer a "Member Resource Center" on our website; www.fillcentersusa.com. Fill CentersUSA prides itself on customer service. We offer a toll-free number for scheduling or to inquire about our services. We Follow up with patients on a monthly basis to monitor progress and coach patients in their weight loss efforts or for ease of scheduling. 866-345-5872