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Its been 4 months after my midshaft femur fixation surgery and i can walk again..do i really have to stop smoking? or i have to wait for some time?
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Stop yesterday !: With all the accurate information from medical sources warning about the hazards of smoking, you shouldn't have to ask that question!. You must know the answer!
Answered 5/6/2014
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