Hi, i was looking to see if taking 1-2 valiums/ day in first 1-3 weeks post op breast aug should be ok ?

Dear Transformation much needed,I routinely use valium in the immediate post operative period for surgeries like breast augmentation and tummy tuck to decrease the pain caused by muscle spasms and help reduce the amount of narcotic needed. There are many different doses available so "1-2 pills" will mean something different if you are taking 5mg vs. 10 mg pills, and each person will have a different experience with valium and narcotic pain medications so you need to be careful. The nice thing about valium is that it does not typically cause nausea or constipation like the narcotics can, but it can still make you drowsy. In the short term I think valium is very helpful for many patients, but we discourage use longer than the first couple of weeks after surgery. What you are describing sounds typical to the recommendations we have in our office for the average post op patient.Best,

Hello and thank you for your question. I try to get my patients off of pain medicine and valium as soon as possible as I think they have poor side effects when taken for too long.  Most of my patients are off of their controlled substances within 3-5 days.  You should definitely relay your concerns to your surgeon as they know you and your situation best. Pain control is important and no one wants you to suffer, but at the same time, valium impairs judgment and will prohibit you from legally driving while on it, and if taken long enough, can be addictive as well.  Please be careful and I hope this helps.Sincerely,Dr. Sean Kelishadi