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I am 18 years old and my doctor advice me to have a surgery. however i am not sure, what are the consequences?

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Hard to say: You did not provide any background information on what the surgery is or why it is being recommended. Without this data, no realistic comment is possible. This is a discussion you should have with with your regular doc and the surgeon. Go through with it if you understand the risks and benefits and decide that is what you want.

Answered 8/26/2013

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