Dr Richard Benavides in Dallas/Richardson

piperbaby · September 22, 2005

Hello! Has anyone used him? Anyone hear of him? I have chosen him as my surgeon and just wanted any addtl info I can get....

thanks

banded_for_life · September 22, 2005

I am having surgery with Dr. B tomorrow. I have heard a lot of good things about him. I will let you know personally how he does tomorrow. ;-)

piperbaby · September 22, 2005

Oh cool yes please do. Have you met him personally yet?

banded_for_life · September 22, 2005

Yes, I had my post op visit with him yesterday and I attended one of his seminars in July. His seems very likable and approachable.

tambonzjo · September 23, 2005

Dr. Benavides did my surgery in April, He is great!!!! I love him and his office staff! My sister had surgery in Mexico and is using him for her follow ups and loves him also. He has a great bedside personality! His office staff continually gives me a hard time when I go in the office which I love! In fact, I need to call them, they want me to go out with them one night.

If you need anymore info, just let me know!

banded_for_life · September 23, 2005

Yes he was great today! The entire situation went smoothly!

Poodles · September 25, 2005

I went to a seminar yesterday with Dr. B. He went through the procedure and answered everyones questions. I like the fact that he has done 1500+ cases with no deaths, and he has trained several doctors too.

I asked several questions, and he did not make me feel stupid at all. From what I can tell he was very honest. I asked him if anyone removed the band because they could not handle it. He said he has had some patients that could not take the lifestyle changes, but for the most part everyone is happy. He went through the pluses and minuses of the procedure, and answered very specific questions like it was no big deal. There was also a lady there with a testimonial. My friend and I were very impressed with the whole situation. I did not make an appointment yet, but am still gathering information and filling out paperwork.

It kind of freaked me out when I saw that the band can fill to make the opening the size of a dime. But guess that is the point.

My friend and I drove by the surgery center, and was not impressed by the outside, but guess they can cut you open anywhere, right?

Really liked the staff and the doctor, for all that is worth.

jrenae · October 10, 2005

Hi, I'm in the Dfw area and I've recently been approved by United Healthcare to have the surgery and I've chosen Dr. Benavides as my surgeon. I don't have a date scheduled yet. And I havent met him either. His nurses were great though. Does anyone have any tips for the pre-op diet?