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Best form of transportation after Tummy tuck?

I know this is not at the top of the list of importance, but I truly want to know the best type of vehicle to ride in directly after surgery?I'm short 5ft.3in. It's the getting in and out of I'm most concerned about. I have a choice of a car, a pick up truck ( has step up bar), and a suv, which is a little tall, if I used the suv I would bring a stool,and it has step up bars and a handle to hold onto. Thank you in advance for you input.

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Dr. Gaurav Bharti, MD, FACS
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