I had back surgery at 15 due to having two herniated discs on my sciatic nerves located near my tailbone. This has caused me to not being able to exercise without being in a lot of pain & my legs go numb on me or no feeling at all. I've been to pain management, physical therapy, & chiropractor. I have seen professional trainers for 2 months and no improvements in a flatter stomach. 226lbs-2019 181-2021 dieting and anti-depressant that doesn't make you hungry is how I lost weight. Can't lose more.
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Its always best to use compression garments after surgery to help with reducing swelling, collapsing dead space and reducing seroma. Please discuss this with your surgeon at your appointment.
Personally I think hormone therapy should be left up to the endocrinologist. For most people when they take supplemental hormones the pituitary gland adjusts the natural production to compensate for what’s being taken and in the end patient simply becomes reliant on the supplement hormone.
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It is important that you discuss these concerns with your surgeon. Time frames for being off certain medications will vary by surgeon preference. Be sure to discuss all medications you take including over the counter and supplements. It is important that you are comfortable and confident as...
