2 days after BA surgery I am planning to attend an important event - I will be seated the majority of the time, but will likely be receiving hugs and will be required to walk short to moderate distances. What pain level should I be prepared to have? Does this seem like a terrible idea? I am also curious about total time after surgery until you feel completely normal again? My PS says no exercising for 3 weeks....after 3 weeks will I feel normal? When will I be able to do pull-ups again post-op?
Answer: May be okay but is very early in your recovery You'll probably not be up to a social event so soon after surgery. However, if you're sitting for most of the time and do not have to exert any physical force (i.e. firm hugging) then it may be okay. Of course the best person to ask is your surgeon. I normally recommend that patients begin their regular exercise routine at 3 weeks and upper body training at 6 weeks.
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Answer: Recovery after breast augmentation
Thank you for the question!
In the immediate post-op period following a breast augmentation, you may have muscle pain or complications from anesthesia such as nausea. Pain medication, antibitoics and muscle relaxors also have side effects. You will not have any problems walking short distances or sitting but you may be very sensitive to being squeezed. It usually takes a patient about 1 month to get back to normal after a breast augmentation. I do not recommend exercise for about 1 month.
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Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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Answer: Recovery after breast augmentation
Thank you for the question!
In the immediate post-op period following a breast augmentation, you may have muscle pain or complications from anesthesia such as nausea. Pain medication, antibitoics and muscle relaxors also have side effects. You will not have any problems walking short distances or sitting but you may be very sensitive to being squeezed. It usually takes a patient about 1 month to get back to normal after a breast augmentation. I do not recommend exercise for about 1 month.
Best of Luck,
Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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April 13, 2012
Answer: Return to Activity after Breast Augmentation?
Thank you for the question.
I recommend that my breast augmentation patients do not schedule anything of “importance” for the first 4 days after surgery. Most patients are not in the position to enjoy any event 2 days after surgery.
Your plastic surgeon will guide you in regards to exercise/return to activities after your procedure.
Best wishes.
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Answer: Return to Activity after Breast Augmentation?
Thank you for the question.
I recommend that my breast augmentation patients do not schedule anything of “importance” for the first 4 days after surgery. Most patients are not in the position to enjoy any event 2 days after surgery.
Your plastic surgeon will guide you in regards to exercise/return to activities after your procedure.
Best wishes.
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April 12, 2012
Answer: Do not add on social obligations while recovering from surgery
Most women would not want to be at an important social event two days after a breast augmentation. You will be placing unnecessary pressure on yourself and are not likely to enjoy it. Give yourself the time and space you need for a healthy complication free recovery.
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Answer: Do not add on social obligations while recovering from surgery
Most women would not want to be at an important social event two days after a breast augmentation. You will be placing unnecessary pressure on yourself and are not likely to enjoy it. Give yourself the time and space you need for a healthy complication free recovery.
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April 12, 2012
Answer: Special event after breast augment I would never tell a patient not to worry about how they will feel 48 hours after surgery. It sounds like this is a pretty important occasion for you. Go and enjoy! Have the surgery a week or two later. Think about how you would explain your absence if you didn't feel well or had a complication. It would be very easy for me to say that the odds are low, but complications do happen and should not mar a special day. As for exercise, every plastic surgeon has his own postop protocol. Pull ups would be an activity that I would ask patients to refrain from for six weeks postop but you could certainly begin to exercise sooner.
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Answer: Special event after breast augment I would never tell a patient not to worry about how they will feel 48 hours after surgery. It sounds like this is a pretty important occasion for you. Go and enjoy! Have the surgery a week or two later. Think about how you would explain your absence if you didn't feel well or had a complication. It would be very easy for me to say that the odds are low, but complications do happen and should not mar a special day. As for exercise, every plastic surgeon has his own postop protocol. Pull ups would be an activity that I would ask patients to refrain from for six weeks postop but you could certainly begin to exercise sooner.
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