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Sore throat. Should I cancel my tummy tuck?

Concernedpt22Mar 26, 2018
I am scheduled for tt tomorrow and have a sore throat. There are NO other symptoms NO coughing sneezing runny nose. I got a swab at my gp and I am negative for strep. Should I cancel?

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