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I had 3 stents done in sept and oct 2012 i was a smoker prior to this for 40 yrs. i stopped in sept but now i have put on like 5 kilo?
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That is fairly: Typical. Nicotine is a stimulant and increases metabolism, so the same calories you ate before would now cause weight gain.
Answered 1/29/2013
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