Got referred for surgery but my friend is pressuring me to get a second opinion

15f, 60(thoracic) and 45(lumbar) degrees. So recently I was diagnosed with scoliosis and when I went to my Ortho appointment, he recommended surgery because my curves are severe and I’d only be in a brace for around 2 years (he said it wouldn’t make a big difference). My parents set a date in December for my Op. when I told my friend this she basically exploded and said my doctor is wrong and I should get a second opinion to get a brace instead. I really don’t want to get a brace and would prefer the surgery even with the whole recovery process. Should I have listened to her?

15f, 60(thoracic) and 45(lumbar) degrees. So recently I was diagnosed with scoliosis and when I went to my Ortho appointment, he recommended surgery because my curves are severe and I’d only be in a brace for around 2 years (he said it wouldn’t make a big difference). My parents set a date in December for my Op. when I told my friend this she basically exploded and said my doctor is wrong and I should get a second opinion to get a brace instead. I really don’t want to get a brace and would prefer the surgery even with the whole recovery process. Should I have listened to her?