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Should i be concerned if my friend has to get this serious surgery, and i am trying to understand what is involved anybody know?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

You didn't tell us: which surgery it is. We would need to know that.

Answered 5/25/2015

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