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Will I be able to babysit one week post-septoplasty?

carriealexandraNov 24, 2025

I’m scheduled to babysit a 4-year-old a few hours after my cast will be removed, on the 6th day post surgery. It’s a family I’m comfortable with and not a physically demanding job. What pain/discomforts should I expect immediately upon the removal of my cast and silastic sheets?

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