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American College of Surgeons Commends Metroplex Center for Providing High-Quality Care to Bariatric Surgery Patients

Dallas-based American Institute of Gastric Banding (True Results) announced today that the Surgery Center of Richardson has earned the distinction as the nation's first and only outpatient surgery center to be recognized by the American College of Surgeons as an Accredited Outpatient Bariatric Center. A state-of-the-art surgical facility within the True Results network, the Surgery Center of Richardson is specially designed, equipped and staffed to meet the unique needs of the bariatric patient. More than 3,000 LAP-BAND procedures have been performed at the facility since it opened in 2003.

"As we continue to set the standard for LAP-BAND procedures in the United States, it is extremely rewarding to be recognized by such a prestigious organization as the American College of Surgeons," said Peter R. Gottlieb, President and CEO of True Results. "This accreditation validates our position within the industry and highlights our excellent surgeons and healthcare professionals."

Karla Tacey, the facility's Administrator, is equally pleased with the accreditation. "We have very high standards for the quality of care provided to our patients before, during and after their procedure," said Ms. Tacey. "Full accreditation as an outpatient bariatric center reinforces our position as the most advanced surgical center of its kind in the nation."

Founded in 1913, the American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational association of surgeons which strives to improve the quality of care for the surgical patient by setting high standards for surgical education and practice. The American College of Surgeons recognizes and accredits only those surgery centers having the commitment, organization, leadership, human resources and the physical resources to provide optimal care. The center's professionals must demonstrate the necessary training, skills and experience while providing high quality surgical care and reliable documentation of measurements of outcomes.

The Surgery Center of Richardson is home to some of the most experienced LAP-BAND surgeons in the United States. As part of the True Results group of surgical facilities, the Surgery Center of Richardson provides its patients with the safest, least invasive surgical solution to weight-loss. Patients experience a quick recovery and reduced post-operative pain, and they typically can return to work within a few days. The LAP-BAND System procedure offers improved health and permanent weight loss. It is fully adjustable for a customized rate of weight loss, making it the most innovative surgical weight-loss solution on the market.

About True Results:
The American Institute of Gastric Banding is an industry-leading network of health care professionals specializing in the treatment and care of overweight and obese individuals. True Results' physicians, health care professionals, surgical centers, and support resources are dedicated to the LAP-BAND patient. True Results specializes in the LAP-BAND System and is widely recognized as the number one provider of the procedure in the world. True Results also provides a comprehensive, multi-discipline aftercare program to ensure the success of the bariatric patient.

In addition to the Surgery Center of Richardson, True Results currently has specialty surgery centers in Fort Worth, Houston, and the San Antonio/Austin area. True Results surgeons have performed more than 6,000 procedures, ensuring seasoned professionals with the experience to handle most every patient's need. For additional information on True Results and weight-loss, please call 1-800-324-2694.