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.

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!!

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

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

Crystal

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

Band card???

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It's just a card for registering your band.