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Taking HCG after mommy make over surgery?

I have gained 20 pounds and my surgery was june 19th. I can't exercise. So can I get back on my hcg drops to cure my appetite? I am so disappointed I had sleeve surgery done 2 years ago and than I want to get rid of this extra skin and I go from 187 day of surgery to 208 tonight. ....ugh! I still have both my drains and suppose to take it easy.

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Dr. Jose M. Soler-Baillo, MD, MS
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Dr. David Finkle, MD
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Dr. Brian Coan, MD, FACS
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