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If you paralyzed from the doc sedating you why would her body be swollan from head to toe do u even react if your paralyzed??

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Hi gigglezzz my friend was sedated and her body swelled up and she was really bloated. It is caused by fluid in the body. Nothing to worry about it will will return to normal as the sedation is lowered and as she get's better.

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