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Having a tonsillectomy in 12 days & haven't been able to sleep more than a few hours over the last 3 weeks. will this complicate my surgery?

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Hard to say: Call the medical office that is going to perform the surgery and inform them of your issue.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/1/2014

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A member asked:

Having a tonsillectomy in 12 days & haven't been able to sleep more than a few hours over the last 3 weeks. will this complicate my surgery?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

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