I was banded by Dr. B on May 7th, 2009. I used LapBand Solutions for my insurance, True Results for my pre-op testing, and the Surgery Center of Richardson for my surgery and follow-up. As far as I know, he has a hand in all of these companies, but I don't care. More money for him is fine by me. He deserves it for the level of care we receive.

David

Edited June 10, 200917 yr by hdmdavid
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I am glad you had suck great care with Dr. Benavides. I was banded by him in 2003, when he was in College Station. Pre op was GREAT. But he had no care whatsoever about what happened to me post op. I have also heard that from several of his College Station patients. I had NO IDEA he moved until I called for my 2nd year follow up, and the # was disconnected. Have not heard a word from his office. I followed up with his partner (Dr Garwood) for a while. I called this week to make my SIX year follow up with Dr Garwood... And he is GONE now as well. Again, no contact from the office to let me know or anything.

Yep, same issue here. He did my surgery and I went to him about 2 years post op for pain and discomfort caused by the band. He seemed irritated to have to be bothered by me. He said we should go ahead and remove it since I had no luck losing weight with it anyway. He said he would have his office manager, Valerie, check with my insurance company about paying for the removal surgery. This was over a year ago and I have called, left messages, sent emails and nobody will respond to me. I cannot find another surgeon who is willing to take me on. I know of some people on here who have had life threatening issues due to band complications and I am really afraid I could be one of them but I don't know what to do because I can't get any of these money hungry weight loss surgeons to help me after the fact.

Dr. B put my band in a month ago. He seemed very caring and his nurses where great. I did have a problem with the people who schedule the surgery. It took all week calling and leaving messages. I finally called the after care people and told them my issues and someone called me back and got me scheduled. I would recommend you show up in person and make an appointment. Don't take no for an answer.

I used true results here in San Antonio, and Dr Benavides flys into san antonio once a month, He was fantastic, and was so caring and kept me informed every step of the way. It was a pleasure having him as my doctor. It was truly a pleasant expeirence!

I used Dr. Fox at True Results in Richardson. I think he is Awesome. I had my surgery back in April and he insists on seeing me after each appt I have for aftercare. In fact, that is one of the things the folks in the aftercare office commented about. the said, Dr. Fox likes to stay very involved with his patients. I was a cash pay and one full year of aftercare is part of the plan. He gets nothing extra when I come in....I like the fact that he is really staying involved in my progress....so far I have lost 79 pounds. I love Dr. Fox and love my band!!!

Stagegirl.....only problem I have is I forgot my password and can't fix my ticker.....need to start another one but I am headed for play rehearsal today....

I used Dr. B on May 3rd 2012 for my lap band surgery and I found him and his staff very caring. He answered all my questions and even after my surgery I had him paged and he called me back and answered all my questions. I loved him and I feel like I am on the road to a wonderful healthy life.

I went through True Results. Dr B did my surgery. One of the ladys in Dr B office is so rude. She could not wait to get me off the phone. I complained on her and will not deal with her.

True Results nurse made me feel like a head of cattle. Wake em up get em out. I got so frustrated I went home before any one of the others.

There are no medical staff in Dr B office. Just ladies who have had the surgery....