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Can a cold cause a breast augmentation to be postponed?

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MrsprettyslimthickFeb 18, 2014
I just got an email of my lab results and it shows a high RDW and a high Lymph (absolute). What does a high RDW and high Lymphs (absolute) mean? Should I be worried about them rescheduling my surgery?

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