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Can they do it at the same time?

95 pounds ! ? is that all you will have taken off pre-band? I would say that would be enough for me to be doing the happy dance ! I'm glad the shakes are working for you. It won't be long now.

Donna, are you doing better today? My last fill made me very tight and has stayed tight since September, but I have always been able to get liquids down. If you can't get the liquids in today you should see if they can squeeze you in for at least a tiny unfill tomorrow because it is an emergency at that point. hope you are doing better soon.

Melissa, I think you should post your original post on every lapband forum you can find.

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I think this type of pre-op diet is easier than the all liquid ones, at least it was for me. I think I would have gone nuts on all liquids pre-band. It is very effective in shrinking the liver so it can be retracted out of the way during the band surgery and you drop some pounds as a bonus! Don't let yourself go hungry. Remember on this type of diet you can have unlimited amounts of meat. If you stay with lean meats, the weightloss will be more. Good luck with the surgery on Friday! See you on the other side!

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In my opnion it was the rapid weightloss and malnutrition to a point.

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yes, I still lost a lot of hair. That doesn't mean everyone will though. I started doing all the things people list here at LBT and used Nioxin shampoo/conditioner, Nioxin vits., When it started coming out I even tried Rogain. For me and the type of hair I have it nothing worked.

Peter (as in Gabriel)

I am so happy for you. It is great to read about positive results.

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$4000 does seem crazy ! I have nothing to compare because I was self-pay with a Doc. that does not accept insurance. I think this is one way he keeps his costs down. He doesn't have to pay people to deal with all the extra paperwork and stuff.

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The equations and calculations are just not adding up for me in this past week or so. Don't get me wrong, I still believe the band has been magic for me and I am still thrilled with the weight I have lost so far. I hate counting calories and writing everything down, but after reading other posts about plateaus and the ideas given by other bansters, I wrote down everything that crossed my lips today. I ate 605 calories. This is my typical calorie count. Even if it is more on some days I stay well under 1000 cal. The weight should still be coming off this week.

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My left shoulder pain lasted for a very long time. Even though it is a trick your nerves are playing on you (pressure on the phrenic nerve) I found that equate brand menthol pain patches from walmart help a great deal. They are only $3.98. I would just put one on the tip of my shoulder in the evening and leave it on all night. It sounds like you are doing great and have a good attitude

Have you read the "building a house without a hammer" thread? It might be interesting for you. I'll try to give you a link to it : http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f178/building-house-without-hammer-106434/

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I am so sorry to hear what happened to your friend. I do understand the desparation and wanting to be banded. I also understand the cost factors as I was self pay too. I am glad that she found a Dr. there in TX to help her. I hope he will reposition the band so she can continue her dream.

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