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RECOVERY TIME AFTER SURGERY

rzh
Hi everyone !!

Just wanted to know how long was your "recovery time" after
having surgery.

How long were you able to go back to work~school~etc.

A doctor I spoked to told me SIX MONTHS !!

Thank you!

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What type of surgery?

Heidi
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if you're asking about OVCA debulking surgery, it took me about a month to recover. Then I was able to have my port installed, and as soon as that healed, I started chemo.

Are you facing OVCA surgery?

Jane
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