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.
The type of cervical spine procedure that was performed will determine how long you will need to stay in the hospital and how much assistance you may need shortly after surgery. Many procedures on the cervical spine only require one or two nights in the hospital. Day One The day after surgery is considered day one. Under the supervision of a physical therapist you may sit on the edge of the bed and stand with support. You will most likely be wearing some type of cervical brace you return from surgery. You will need to keep this in place unless specificially instructed to remove it by your surgeon. While patients are often encouraged to stand and sit (with assistance if needed) within twenty-four hours after surgery, walking is