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Is it required that you need someone to pick you up after having a breast augmentation surgery?

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avictoriaXOXOMar 19, 2019

I'm traveling to Florida from Chicago to have a breast augmentation. My coordinator said that I need someone to drive me and look after me after the surgery. She suggested a recover house. I don't want to stay at a recovery house and i don't intend to bring anyone with me. I intended to Uber to and from my hotel which is less than a mile from the facility. Is this a requirement or will i be able to do it my way?

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