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Is eating minced garlic the same as taking a garlic supplement pre op?

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My surgery is in 2 days. I'm reading info from the doctor and garlic is one of the herbal remedies to avoid. I eat minced garlic about 3 days a week in this recipe I like. Is that going to be an issue? I just ate it...

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