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How quickly can I return to classes after Breast Reduction Surgery?

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thehereandnowApr 24, 2014

I am scheduled to have my Breast Reduction Surgery the day after one of my classes begins and I am wandering if someone drives me if its is realistic for me to go to classes. I would take that first week off but its a summer course and missing even a few days is looked down on. I will just be sitting there listening to the professor.

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Dr. Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
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Dr. Jeffrey Zwiren, MD
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Dr. Steven Schuster, MD, FACS
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Dr. C. Andrew Salzberg, MD
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