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So i asked a question about my knee earlyer then.i saw my dr here and he is going to do a lateral realese on my left knee. what should i do to prepare?
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Ask your doc!: During your pre-op visit, ask your orthopedic surgeon what you need to do to prepare. What (not) to eat/drink when; what about meds, what's involved in recovery, how much time to recover, common vs possible complications, etc.
Answered 8/10/2013
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