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    May 23, 2012, 07:00 AM
    Lap band??
    Um I'm thinking about getting a lap band but I'm reading online about the conditions and so far its been good but can anyone tell me these important things..
    How much will it cost without insurance?
    What if you have high blood pressure?
    Or type 2 diabetes (and its always high)
    Two enlarged kidneys?
    Can they still preform it?
    Please tell me anything you can...
    Thankz in advance
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    May 23, 2012, 12:42 PM
    You have some major issues. We could not and would not advise you on the lap band issue; suggest you contact your doctor.
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    May 24, 2012, 06:06 AM
    Umm its not for me its for a family that asked me to help her and id said I would...
    But I already told her to talk to a doctor so I was just seeing if someone could help us out but thanks... I think?
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    May 24, 2012, 06:24 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by MISSV730 View Post
    umm its not for me its for a family that asked me to help her and id said i would...
    but i already told her to talk to a doctor so i was just seeing if someone could help us out but thanks... i think?
    You stated in your original post "you were thinking of" so I Understandably answered the way I did, to re-iterate, no we can't advise you on rhis issue.
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    May 24, 2012, 06:44 AM
    I said OK thanks and I get that I reread the post after that she told me to post it like that I don't know why but she did
    Thankz again...
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