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Having lumbar stenosis surgery in 2 weeks. lower back pain has started. should i notify my surgeon?
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Yes: When surgery is scheduled and a new symptom appears you should always let the surgeon know even if you think it,a trivial or think you,'re bothering him/her.
Answered 12/4/2014
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It can't hurt: It may or may not affect the timing of your surgeon, but he/she may want to know to help guide this decision.
Answered 12/4/2014
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