Most rites of passage are religious ceremonies. They not only mark the transition between an individual's life stages but they reinforce the dominant religious views and values of a culture. In other words, they reinforce the world-view. Marriage is an important rite of passage in all cultures.
After the Procedure. How long you stay in the hospital depends on the procedure. The average stay for open abdominal procedures is 5 to 8 days. You will go home sooner if you had laparoscopic surgery. The average stay for perineal surgery is 2 to 3 days.
Intercourse: No sexual activity for 2 weeks after surgery. Work: Most patients can return to work between 1-2 weeks after surgery. You may continue to feel tired for a couple of weeks. Other Symptoms: ï· Vaginal Bleeding: Once your ovaries are removed you may have a period up to two weeks after your surgery. Photographs may be taken during the surgery and will be placed in your medical records. ï· Your ovaries and fallopian tubes will be sent to the lab where a pathologist will look at them under a microscope. The results of the lab tests should be available in about 1 week after surgery.