Today on the Dr.s,  a Dr. was on talking about getting your medical records online.  Did she give a website to go to so I could look up meds. I am talking and previous procedures or was that info. only available to your Dr.?

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I know that a lot of people don't suffer from skin picking scars.  But I sure so.  It is very embarrassing and makes me feel ashamed of myself.  I can't wear short sleeves or shorts or God forbid anyone ever saw me in a bathing suit.   It makes me feel sick when I look into the mirror, I wouldn't even look for years!  I just wonder if there is anyone out there who has a...

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Here is a short update to those who wanted to know about the lap-band for losing weight.  I just got my on-on the 4th of June.  It was one night stay in the hospital.  I have been on a liquid diet for two weeks now.  One before the surgery and one after.  It is hard but not impossible.  I have lost a wopping 18 pounds!!  The recovery is going really fast.  Just after a few...

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Hello there, I am writing to see if anyone has ever heard of alpha-1-antitrypsin.  Just found out Friday I have it and will have to go through alot of medical procedures.  I am scared to death!!!  I am getting the lap-band done to lose weight and they make you go through all kinds of test first.  That is where they found out about alpha-1  I am 39 and the older I get the more stuff...

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I just quit smoking April 4th.  I have smoked for 20 years about a pack a day.  I am getting the lap-band for weight loss some time this month, I hope and they really push you about quitting.  I have been taking Chantix for a month or so now and it really seems to be helping with the cravings but....today all I could think about is just taking a few puffs.  Does anyone have any...

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Hello there.  This is the first time I wrote in so I  hope I am doing it correclty.  In a month or so I am getting a lap-band.  "for weight loss"  I am getting more nervous as the time gets closer.  I have not talked to anyone who has undergone the procedure.  I was just wondering if anyone out there has been through this or has any words of wisdom before I go under the...

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