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I consume HERBALIFE as part of my lifestyle. How soon after surgery should I continue to take the shakes and tea?

How soon after surgery i could continue to take the shakes and tea? I'm really missing my shakes and I would loooove to start taking them again. I'm almost 2 weeks post up tummy tuck. Thanks!

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Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, MD
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