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I want to lose weight but am hurting from exercise. what else can i do instead?

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Dr. Sunil Bhoyrul answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Meal replacement : See your doctor about a 3 month plan to replace your meals with low calorie protein shakes and then gradually introduce regular foods taking care to avoid white flour, high fructose corn syrup and added sugar completely.

Answered 3/26/2013

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