Can the anesthesia after Breast Augmentation make me lose my appetite?

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I got my breast augmentation 1.5 weeks ago. Ever since I haven't been nearly as hungry. I am in body building and eating 1200 calories, 2 hr cardio, 1.5 hrs lifting. Now, of course, I can't lift and my cardio is light. I only eat around 800-900 calories now as well and most of it is very low carbs. I force myself to eat what I do now to keep nutrition up. I am not losing any lbs though I went in at 118 came out at 132 and now at 125. I can't seem to budge and I am not hungry. Is this normal??

Amy M. Sprole, MD · Answer

After general anesthesia, it is not uncommon to have decreased appetite.  Most people are pretty well back to normal within a week following the cessation of narcotic pain medication, but sometimes it takes a couple of weeks. If you are concerned about nutritional deficiencies, you could supplement with protein shakes and vitamins.  The weight gain you have experienced is almost certainly related to water retention and the weight of the implants.  Your weight should be back to normal by the end of your first month after surgery.

Neil T. Chen, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. The effect of general anesthesia can vary quite a lot from person to person. Most people feel they are back to "normal" in a few days but your experience is not unheard of either. Medications such as pain med or antibiotic can affect your appetite, too. Hope you feel better soon.

Jacques Haddad, MD · Answer

breast augmentation is a painful surgery. most of the time the patients need to take pain killers to help the pain.this cut on appetite and cause constipationswelling affect weighti think it is all changes that will fade awayneed to be patient!good luck

Thomas Guillot, MD (retired) · Answer

It is not uncommon to experience a variety of side effects from anesthesia and pain medication.  This can include bloating or constipation and a decreased appetite as well as some sluggishness.   these effects tend to wear out over a few weeks but last longer in some patients. Be sure to cheick in with your plastic surgeon.

Joseph W. Aguiar, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

What you are experiencing is not uncommon.  The combination of anesthesia and narcotic pain medication can slow down the gut causing a decrease in appetite, feeling of bloating, and constipation.  Talk to your surgeon to see if a stool softener or laxative would be beneficial for you.

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