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Am I sticking my nose where it doesn't belong?

Complicated story, but here goes... A very close friend of mine (ex-boyfriend) is now married and has 3 kids. His only daughter (age 13) has curvature of the spine. I am not certain if this is causing her pain or not, but she seems to be a very active happy young girl. The thing that concerns me is that next month, this girl is expected to go under the knife for spinal fuson surgery. She will be required to be in the hospital for at least a week and will face several months of recovery and therapy afterward. She will even have to donate some of her own blood a month before the procedure in case she needs a transfusion. I know this is not my kid, but I'm worried sick about this. I wonder if this is even necessary. I'm scared that if I say anything, I'll look like the jealous ex-girlfriend who can't move on with my life. I just don't want anything to happen to this little girl. Should I keep quiet and hope for the best, or should I say something to my ex?

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  • fox
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago
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    Yes you are sticking your nose where it doesn't belong.

    The girl is 13- why have you not moved on?

    Her parents will know alot more about the surgery than you and are doing the best for their daughter. Keep out of their lives and let them get on with looking after their family.

    Source(s): Oh and Ive worked with people that have had this surgery- let Mum and Dad get on with looking after their little girl because its their love and attention that she needs not yours and they too need to keep focused on her not you. You are an irrelevance
  • 1 decade ago

    Of course you will wish the best for everyone concerned. Spinal surgery is very serious stuff. I understand that now it can be done with lasers (no scarring) but I'm not sure. It all depends on the individual case. In any event, recovery will take months with attendant pain. Just be sympathetic as you would to any fellow human being.

    An expression of concern and best wishes is ALWAYS appropriate and welcome. Don't hold back on this.

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