I went to the seminar offered by lap band solutions and Dr Richard Benavides last week...

I was wondering if anyone here has been banded by him?

I see lots of Dr Carter patients and am starting to wonder whether or not I need to check him out too...

Dr Benavides also works with AIGB, and the surgery center of Richardson.

Dr B did my surgery on July 10th and I honestly could not have been happier with him. He was very personable and the staff in his office (especially Valerie & Stephanie) are wonderful. Very easy to talk to and informed. My best friend went with me and he was very good at explaining to her about my aftercare since she would be the one with me. She too really liked him and the way that he dealt with both me and her. I went to him based on several recommendations of people who had used him and and glad I did choose him. It's my understanding that there are only 4 other docs in the U.S. that have been trained to do the proceedure longer than he has. That says alot to me becuase I wanted someone who had LOTS of experience in dealing with this. It's only been 4 days for me but I know that this was the right time and place for me.

I just had surgery with Dr. B on Wednesday! I think he's great. I initially went for the band on June 18, but Dr. B. found a tumor on my liver, and stopped immediately. He told me that he still could have done the operation, but that the tumor, was BY FAR, much more important. I guarantee you that a lot of docs would have still done the operation. Once he got word that the tumor was benign (from my other doc) he did the surgery. I never felt like my care was compromised. I would recommend him to anyone!

That is awesome that he found the tumor. Not awesome that you have one but what are the chances that he was looking. I am sure that was divine intervention that brought him to you. I am glad it wasnt anything to serious.

Still 2 months away from my surgury...

That is awesome that he found the tumor. Not awesome that you have one but what are the chances that he was looking. I am sure that was divine intervention that brought him to you. I am glad it wasnt anything to serious.

Still 2 months away from my surgury...

You're right, I'm so thankful he found the tumor. Good luck on your next 2 months. I noticed we're both McKinney residents.

having my surgery on thursday with dr b....so glad there are many positive posts about him!