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I will be moving to Florida in the fall, and leaving my surgeon behind :frown:. I noticed that there is a Fill Center USA within 15 miles of our new home, and wondered if anyone had experience with them, good or bad.

Thanks!

Christine

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I have never heard of band fill centers, are they cheaper than md office visits

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I'm not sure about the cost...although I had heard that they will not file for insurance coverage. I'm looking into it because I am relocating away from my surgeon, and getting a fill doctor is not always easy.

Christine

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I had my first fill at FillCenterUSA, Denver NC.

I only had a three questions and he answered them before I could ask and almost all in the same sentance.

It was $349 for the first visit and $165 for the next. I spoke at length w/ Charlotte, FillCenter, after speaking w/ a few more before her. She was great. The others didn't seem to have the experience as Charolotte.

I asked if there was a customer service record for the MD...sure enough. He had a 4.7 out of 5. I would rate him a 5.

Now this was my first visit...the fill was a breeze. I hear they can get tougher.

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BTW, a local MD ageed to see me....$350 a pop and not w/ an xray either.

Also, the FillCenter MD said using a fluro wasn't necessary. Has anyone ever been told that.

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I have used the fill center in NOrthern California through the fill center and was happy with them. I also dealt with Charolette and like her alot . Same as reported before 365 for the first fill and 165 after. No problems and I liked the fill doctor they sent me to............

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i am getting ready to have the lapband done in mexico and plan to use the fill center afterwards. does anyone have any advice for me about going to mexico? how is the excess skin? does anyone regret having it done?

nikki6055@yahoo.com

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i am getting ready to have the LAP-BAND® done in Mexico and plan to use the fill center afterwards. does anyone have any advice for me about going to mexico? how is the excess skin? does anyone regret having it done?

nikki6055@yahoo.com

I do not regret it but it has not been an easy road. I would do it again though. Good luck!

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