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.
Most patients will be kept under observation for three to 24 hours after breast implant revision surgery. Patients will be on bed rest for two to three days after surgery, and may return to work in one to two weeks. Strenuous exercise and heavy lifting should be avoided for four to six weeks.