Deleted 'my documents' and trash is already empty - how to undelet the files?

I delected 'my document' in stead of only the icon. A few days later I emptied the trash bin :S Stupid, I know... Is it possible to undelet the file(s)?! So yes, how can I fix it?
Hope someone can help!

I'm not sure if I made (or the laptop made) a backup... I don't think so :/
On the internet I found all kind of tips and tricks to undelete files on a Windows. Is there a (online / download) program for mac OS X?

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