as mammals we are very complex organisms, but at 14 your dna is fresh and as such will help you heal fast. that said be careful when you text do not overdo b4 u are ready. learn to listen to ur body's signals. it will be important to have a good pt after to guide you in a gradual return to mobility. please please be sure of the diagnosis b4 they cut. what exactly do they plan? i assume one rib at a time with some recovery in between? any other procedures? is the surgeon one of the top ones? scared is good, it makes you ask questions.

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