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My temp is 99.3 is it ok to have surgery tomorrow?

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Dr. Michael Sawyer answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Check with doctor: That is a very low grade temperature elevation and does not fulfilltypical criteria for fever. Probably ok for surgery but you should still discuss with your surgeon as soon as possible.

Dr Ihle agreed

Answered 9/25/2016

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