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Sick before breast reduction help. How can I still go forward with surgery?

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kaidensmommy56Apr 6, 2016

It's April 6th and I have a breast reduction surgery April 21st... I just got a viral infection typical cough stuffy nose on and off and sore throat... I seen a Dr she said it's viral and should go away but to wait it out...I don't want it to postpone my surgery..I'm scared it's strep throat they tested me for it but it came back negative but I have the white dots on my tonsils. ..if it just is viral would t they still proceed with surgery I have preop today..Any Suggestions On getting rid of this?

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