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Is it ok to start taking phentermine after smartlipo?

Bonjour99Dec 19, 2013
I had smartlipo with local anesthesia about a week ago. I was taking phentermine but stopped a week or so before surgery. I would like to refill my prescription because I do not want to gain weight during the recovery period. I only had my upper abs done but cannot workout due to soreness. Is it safe to start taking phentermine again if I was not under anesthia?

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