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lowe1961    45

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My Doctor said that I was not healing and I need to bump up my Protein. He said if I dont things could bad. I didnt want to know what that could be. But now I wish I would have asked him. However I will increase my protein. I really was not getting the mininium in.

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enigmachik    403

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bummer. at least you know what to do to fix it.

how far out are you?

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SlimShadyinLV    7

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What did he mean by "not healing?" Did he take an x-ray or a different test? Would like to know if you don't mind.

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lowe1961    45

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Im 8 days post op. He looked at my stomach and that was when he said it.

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Lauren86    0

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Was he specific? I am a week and a half out and want to make sure I am doing e everything right...

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pretty-pink    43

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I know you need Protein for healing. I think if you do not get enough protein, you would be at increased risk of infection.

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lowe1961    45

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I bet that is it cause where the big wound is its a little red around it

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pretty-pink    43

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Keep an eye on it. If it gets ANY redder, give your doc a call. Better safe than sorry!

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