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Hi all,

I do a lot of reading on this site but rarely ask questions so here it goes. I have not seen this asked, and will check with my doctor, but thought I would ask you too.

Has anyone used one of those tummy belts? The ones with the electrodes that works your ab muscles? Do you know what I mean?? :D You just put on the belt and turn on the device and it makes your muscles contract every so many seconds. I was recently given one of those brand new and thought I would try it out while I was on the treadmill but wasn't sure how it would affect the port area. Has anyone tried this or know anything about it???

Just curious. I don't want to hurt my port in any way.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

bec

Dr. Malley

12/29/05

283/253/150ish

-30lbs

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See if you can return it somewhere & get some money back Or sell it in a garage sale this spring. They are a gimmick & do absolutely nothing for you except deter your focus from a real workout.

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Thanks for the advice! I just didn't want to do any physical damage to the port and have been doing ok on my own anyway.

thanks again,

bec

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ditto. bought one for pretty much money and it was kind of silly. gave it to my dad and he uses it for his back and likes it for that.

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