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GermaineF
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You only had 4 fills?? You probably don't even have restriction. I had my surgery in December and I've had about 6/7 fills so far.
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that's AWESOME!!! i had my surgery 6 months ago and only lost 25lbs...Now don't you feel better?? hahahaha you're doing great, keep up the good work
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Don't wait, call dr..it cld cause too many problems like a slip and you don't want that..i have to get some removed after my fill last month and i'm glad i did....
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I didn't ask for one, but when i went for my follow up apt after surgery my Dr handed me a copy of the video...I was like, wow how cool is that...lol....So yes, some drs video and give copies...Mine did
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This site is full of positive, encouraging ppl that are here to help you. You have nothing to be ashamed about, you should be proud of yourself for taking this step,b/c believe me, it's not easy...good luck to you on your journey
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wow...that's good to know..i will check into with my insurance company....thanks for the info
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WOW...you were nice, I would have told her a piece of my mind....
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I too have that problem, but when I do eat too fast I sure pay for it, and not in a good way. Just had my 4th fill today .50 cc so i know that i will have to be really careful now.
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Paperwork that I received prior to surgery said to drink only decaf..I tried it and hated it...Month after surgery I asked my dr can i plz have reg coffee and he said yes...He said he can't expect me to stop drinking it b/c he knows that he couldn't..LOL...Been drinking it ever since...
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wow girl, you look amazing....how many dress sizes did you drop?
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it's from your tonsils, and yes the smell is HORRIBLE....nothing to be alarmed about
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how long were you on the pre op diet?
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my dr sprays some cold stuff on my skin to numb the sport and then sticks very thin needle in, i had 3 fills so far and felt nothing, and i HATE needles.
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My port is on the left side, few inches from my belly button..I didn't find mine under my 2nd week, b/c i was scared to press on my stomach...Good luck
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that happened to me few days after my surgery. it was HORRIBLE...Benedryl did not work. Had to go back in to my surgeons office and he removed the glue on my incisions, but me on a steroid and it cleared up in a few days...
