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I just looked it up and this is what I found - hope it helps refractory hypertension A condition characterized by BP ≥140/90, or ≥160/90 if > 60 and absent features of 2º HTN, maximal dose of 2+ antihypertensives is being administered, and adequate time has passed to allow the usual antihypertensives to be effective DiffDx Spurious–pseudoHTN, 'white coat' HTN, noncompliance with therapy, presence of exogenous substances that ↑ BP–alcohol, anabolic steroids, caffeine, chlorpromazine, cyclosporine, erythropoietin, MAOIs, nicotine, sympathomimetics, tricyclic antidepressants, cocaine, corticosteroids, NSAIDs, salt; obesity should be controlled

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I have my first appt. with my surgeon in two weeks, and Im so nervous. Ive already done all the paper work and had my psych evalution but Im wondering how long does it usually take from the time you go to the surgeon til you are scheduled for your surgery? I was never told about a pre op diet, or having to go on a 6mth diet first, Im just so anxious and I dont want to get there and them tell it will be a another couple months.

Im not sure where to post this but I was hoping someone could help me, my mother is looking to get the lap band but her doctor just retired and doesnt have a physician to refer her for so I was hoping someone could give me some good names. My doctor is currently not accepting new patients, we live in Niagara Falls. Thank you for your time.

Ignore my last post, I just got the number and requested my application, I have butterflies right now. So how long after i mail the app back do I hear from them.

Thankyou for your responses, it helps sooo much, Im trying to call Dr. Hoffmans because they cant even change my insurance til July but I cant find the number anywhere, does anybody happen to have it.

Hi I was googling lap band in wny and found this site and was hoping you guys could answer some questions???? I went to my family dr today and he said he would recommend this procedure and gave me Dr.Caruana name but Im seeing alot about Dr. Hoffman,so now Im not sure who I should go with. Also I have to change my insurance because they seem to only take Indepent Health and I have Fidelis. If any one could please give me some idea of what I should expect for getting approved for it and also about the surgery and how much do you loose on an average. Thank you for taking the time reading this.