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Hi I am scheduled to have my surgery on April 30, at the Richardson Surgery Center with Dr. Benavides. I went in on April 16 for the intial consult and I am already scheduled for surgery, so I am very excited but also overwhelmed! I am going to be a private pay pt (15,000.00) and am nervous about spending this much money etc... I have a few questions that I am hoping someone may be able to answer. 1. Has anyone been a private pay patient with Dr. Benavides or the True Results Richardson Surgery Center? If so, have you had a good experience... 2. Is 15,000.00 too much (I have searched on the web and it seems prices vary- 10,000 for 4 fills to 19,000 etc..) 3. They do not do their fills under fluoroscopy unless there is a problem that they need to check on, is this ok? 4. They said that I would have unlimited fills and after care for 12 months, but then I read a form that indicated I would only have 10 covered visits ( I have emailed the patient advocate for more information)- but am wondering if 15,000 for the procedure plus 10 visits is normal/appropriate pricing etc.. My Stats: I am 29, 5' and currently about 208.. I am dying to get to 115, but would be deliriously happy to be under 140 again=).

Thank you, your explanation makes complete sense and is reassuring. I like the idea of getting to goal quicker as well as only losing 1-2lbs a week (perhaps the slower loss will indeed prevent loose skin). Congatulations in losing 100% of your excess weight. It is amazing to read that people actually achieve such great weight loss. It almost seems unreal. It is funny since I have decided to do this surgery I keep looking at the pretty clothes in stores/magazines etc.. and thinking wohoo I'll be able to wear those one day! I love to cook and love love food- so I am a bit sad that I may not be able to enjoy it the same way..but if it means a lifetime free of constant anxiety about my weight, it is worth it.

Talkalot1981, Mymy, Gamyj, Band75, Antliz- Thanks for writing, knowing that others worry about this is a relief and and it is great that we are all around the same size as well! I was worried that many people around this size do not usually get banded. Mymy- if you have any questions about breast reduction, feel free to ask me – as I have had that done already. Heather O- thank you so much for providing us information about your process and congratulations on your pregnancy! I am wondering if there was a reason that you lost slowly? Do people with lower BMI lose less quickly? Jachut- congratulations on being able to wear a bikini! It is really good to know that my face should be ok.. The tummy I can probably deal with being saggy. Loose skin is preferable than being the way I am now (I think). In particular, I am scared about my face. My weight is pretty evenly distributed , I wear a size 14 or 16 right now.. so perhaps Ill be lucky;).

Hello everyone, I just joined the forum and made an appointment for my initial evaluation with the Surgery Center of Richardson (true results). I am hoping to have my surgery with Dr. Benavides. I am 29, only 5ft and weigh 206-207. I am just tired of constantly losing 30-50lbs and then gaining it back. I have spent the last 6 years yo yo ing and am finally ready to have a more permanent resolution to my weight issues. Reading all of your posts and seeing your weight loss is very inspirational to me. Although I have alot of worries- my biggest one is about having loose skin and needing a tummy tuck. I have also heard the people's faces change and can look "saggy." Is this common? Is there any way to prevent it? Thanks!

Hello everyone, I just joined the forum and made an appointment for my initial evaluation with the Surgery Center of Richardson (true results). I am hoping to have my surgery with Dr. Benavides. I am 29, only 5ft and weigh 206-207. I am just tired of constantly losing 30-50lbs and then gaining it back. I have spent the last 6 years yo yo ing and am finally ready to have a more permanent resolution to my weight issues. Reading all of your posts and seeing your weight loss is very inspirational to me.