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Should I delay my surgery because of an ear infection?

Looking forward to having a tummy tuck This month. My primary just diagnosed me with ear infection. Taking oral amoxicillin for 10 days

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Dr. Robert D. Wilcox, MD
Dr. Robert D. Wilcox, MD
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Answered on Mar 20, 2017
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