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February 21, 2012 at 6:22 am
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February 21, 2012 at 6:22 am
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Specific recovery time frames vary from person to person, depending on their procedure and their overall physical health. Generally, most patients leave the hospital 4-5 days following surgery. Most patients will continue to need the help of family, friends and/or home nursing care during their first week back at home. It usually takes 4-6 weeks for the breast bone and chest muscles to heal, and patients gradually return to their usual daily routine.
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