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.
This results in patients having a longer recovery time while their spine and muscles heal and rebuild. Additionally, patients undergoing traditional open back surgery are required to stay in the hospital for postoperative care for about 2 â 5 days after surgery. This translates to another week away from work and more medical bills after the procedure is completed.