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I regret that I agreed to have the Venus Viva procedure done. I lost work days due to post Venus. What should I do? (Photos)

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jfkhnlJun 17, 2016

The nurse performed the procedure told me that down time was only one day . I am scheduled to fly to Honolulu, I had to call in sick. Because I am a flight attendant and I can't show up for work like this picture what should I do ?

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Jason Emer, MD

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