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Day 1: Arrival

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Day 2: Pre-operation

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Day 3: Craniotomy

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Day 4-7: Post-operation

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Week 2-3: Rehabilitation

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Week 4-6: Recovery

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Remember, each patient\"s recovery process is unique and depends on their overall health condition, the complexity of the surgery, and their body\"s response to the surgery and rehabilitation.

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