I would like to hear from anyone that used Dr. Benavides in Dallas, TX. I am going to see him next week and I have heard he is about the best. Does anyone agree or disagree?

I am checking into Drs. in the Dallas area also. Do you know what Dr. Benavides charges for lapband?

He charges $15,000 for surgery.....I'm not sure about any other costs.

I was banded by Dr. B on 2/14/07. His office staff is great, and he's very kind.

He was one of the pioneers of lapbanding surgery and has performed over 3000 surgeries to date. I think you've made a good choice

My dad and others I know have used him and believe he is great. He is performing my lap band surgery tomorrow March 1st. My dad had him do his surgery back in 2002 and only had some issues with slippage. But Dr. B found a way to keep that from occuring so easly and my Dad has not had any issues since.

I was in the waiting room yesterday and talking with several people that had Dr. B perform their surgery and all had nice things to say.

He is a safe bet.

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I had Dr Benavides for my surgery (Last december) and his office was phenomenal. I would recommend them to anyone looking to have the surgery done.

Steph

Good Luck on your surgery tomorrow. Let us know how it turns out.

Cheryl S.

I don't know anything about the dr you asked about but there is a dr in dallas that does the surgery for 12,500- everything included. Try looking at www.novabodysolutions.com. I came from Amarillo to see him, Dr. Davidson, and he seems to know his stuff.

i was impressed with dr. b's support after banding. his seminar left something to be desired. he did not offer the negatives to the band without proding him..i asked the questions he didnt want to hear..ie erosion, removal, slippage, port leakage. i ultimately did not choose him due to that and the fact that he provided out dated information regarding the rny. at my psych eval yesterday she used the word "slick" to describe him.

missy67,

who are you using? How much is he charging?

I am self pay and cost is a factor. I wouldnt choose someone just because their cheap, but I definitely have to consider cost.

I am very worried about erosion, leakage and slippage too. I probably wont choose Dr. B. either just on your report alone. there are too many other doctors out there with only great reviews.

When is your surgery?

Cheryl S.

I was also banded in Dallas. I paid $12,500 for Dr. Barker. You can go through Nova Body Solutions at Vista Hospital. Everyone was great. I am going back for my first fill on the 7th of March. Self pays get 4 fills included!!!

cheryl c- i was planning on using dr cribbins but found out today that uhc denied my surgery.. according to the ins company dr cribbins' didnt present enough documentation or prove that it is medically necessary for me to have it done.. so its either fight with uhc- because his office doesnt do appeals (sucks) or just find another doctor. almost everyone in my office has used dr barker and that's about 10 people so far. one is using dr jay..

i do not know how much dr cribbins cost- as it was to be done via ins. dont make a decision regarding Dr B on just what I said. His after care program is great- Dr C had none.. - so my chose wasnt that great.

Choose a dr that you are comfortable with and that will take the time to answer your questions, and you should have a lot of them for the dr you choose. hope this helps.

I have never heard anything Bad about Benevides. I love my doc (Louis Fox) and I love the Surgery Center of Richardson staff - but I have only ever heard good things about your doc.

Good Luck!

missy67,

who are you using? How much is he charging?

I am self pay and cost is a factor. I wouldnt choose someone just because their cheap, but I definitely have to consider cost.

I am very worried about erosion, leakage and slippage too. I probably wont choose Dr. B. either just on your report alone. there are too many other doctors out there with only great reviews.

When is your surgery?

Cheryl S.

When you find someone that is 100% perfect, 100% of the time, let the rest of us know. We'll be waiting by the edge of the Water that he'll be walking on