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Day 1: Arrival

• Arrive at the hospital and check in at the reception.
• Meet with the surgeon for a pre-operation consultation.
• Undergo necessary medical tests including blood tests and chest X-ray.

Day 2: Pre-Operation

• Meet with the anesthesiologist to discuss anesthesia options.
• Undergo a final medical evaluation before surgery.
• Begin fasting at midnight before the surgery.

Day 3: Thymectomy

• Arrive at the operating room.
• Undergo general anesthesia.
• The surgery will take approximately 2-4 hours.
• After the surgery, you will be moved to recovery.

Day 4-7: Post-Operation

• Stay in the hospital for close monitoring.
• Begin gentle physical therapy to aid recovery.
• Manage pain with medications.

Week 1-2: Rehabilitation

• Continue physical therapy at home.
• Gradually increase daily activities.
• Attend follow-up appointments with your surgeon.

Week 3-4: Return to Normal Activities

• Resume work, as per your surgeon"s advice.
• Continue with follow-up appointments.
• Gradually return to normal physical activities.

Month 1-3: Final Recovery

• Resume all normal activities including sports, if cleared by the surgeon.
• See the final result of the surgery.

Please note that each patient"s recovery process is individual and these timeframes are estimates based on typical recovery patterns.