Dr. Richard Benevedes

[kbush 176]

Is/was he your doctor? I'm looking for a friend that has the same doctor. I was advised to find some of his patients because we have the same expectations. It's hard to compare my weight loss to others because each doctor requires something different.

[Jkgbander 9]

Dr. Benavides is my Dr. at True Results and am very happy. From seeing some of the posts on here and the uneducated banders, I wonder did they not listen to what they could eat and do or not do after their surgery. I have hit my 40 pd mark and was banded on 5/29. I eat nothing white; no sugar, flour, no carbs only sweet potatoes lots & lots of fish, salmon, tuna, halibut and my own homemade Protein Shakes. Its been 4 months since I've had a steak and since my band so many cravings have gone bye bye and beef is one of them. I walk 3-4 miles 6x a week so weight training too. My goal is a size 6 to 8 and I am now in a size 10. Love my band!!! I was such a foodie before but now I eat to live not live to eat!!

[kbush 176]

I had surgery July 11 and I've lost 35 pounds so far. It's good to meet someone with the same doctor.

[PlanoMom 6]

I'm with him too! No complaints. When I've called his office they are very nice.

Crystal

[Tawnya Strawn 1]

I have the same doctor so far no problems at all I was also banded on July 11 good luck to all of you...

[kbush 176]

Did anyone ever mention how many calories we are to have a day??

[Julie norton 2,850]

I'm with him too! No complaints. When I've called his office they are very nice.

Crystal

Good luck with your dr. And maybe a group support he sounds good

[txsonicguy 262]

I'm with Dr Benavides as well. His office staff is great.

As far as calories, each person is different and you should only take the recommendation of the doctor. I ended up setting an appointment with the True Results nutritionist (cost me just my copay) . It was one of the best hours I've put into this whole journey so far. We worked out a calorie count and Protein intake goal (1800 calories and 90 grams protein). I've lost 73 pounds since May 27. Highly recommend meeting with the nutritionist. She was awesome - TR Richardson office.

[kbush 176]

Have you received your band card??? I mailed my paperwork the day after I had surgery nearly 2 months ago and I still haven't received it yet.

[txsonicguy 262]

I sent mine in June 13 and just got it last week.

[sengelken 51]

I'm going to the Richardson office and planning on surgery in December. The office has been great. Thanks for your words of confidence!!

[kbush 176]

From start to finish it only took 2 weeks:). I thought I was dreaming

[BklynPenny 51]

Band card???

Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 using LapBandTalk

[txsonicguy 262]

It's just a card for registering your band.