1 week post op breast augmentation, silicone gel, submuscular, general anesthesia. Exhausted.

Question

It's been one week post op and I've had other surgeries in the past (hysterectomy 8 years ago), why am I still feeling exhausted, run down and in a fog? I'll get random heart palpitations every once in a while as well. Just overall not feeling my best still.

Larry Weinstein, MD · Answer

Exhaustion 1 week after surgery is unusual, see your regular doc or plastic surgeon for evaluation. If you have a fever, have palpitations or are short of breath see him sooner the later. If you have been on any antidepressant medication make sure it is optimized with your physician. Hope you are feeling better quick, Good luck,,,

Christian Subbio, MD · Answer

May be just post-anesthesia symptoms, but I would recommend you call your doc today to discuss. The palpitations are not something I'd expect after surgery so get this checked out. Best of luckDr. S

Michael J. Yoo, MD · Answer

I am sorry that you are taking some time to recover.  Occasionally patients will need some time to recover from the surgery - especially if submuscular and anesthesia.  Visit your plastic surgeon to have him or her evaluate you to make sure everything is ok.
Best wishes.

Ven Erella, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I am sorry it is taking more time for you to recover. Sometimes combination of general anesthesia and meds can give this feeling. You will continue to get better. I recommend you talk to your PS so that they can check make sure everything is OK

Paul C. Dillon, MD · Answer

Call your doctor.  This is not the time to get online advice. Any issue after surgery should be directed towards your surgeon
As physicians we want you to get well quickly.  It is very frustrating when a patient calls after the fact.  Also, you may have a medical issue.
I remember a time when a patient had an allergic reaction to a drug.  She felt really horrible after surgery but we figured it out. He liver was sensitive to a commonly prescribed drug.
We addressed it and she felt better.  If she did not tell me and just suffered through it, I don't know what would have happened.
Lastly,  human nature is such that when people become ill they hibernate. They don't go yelling out of the window "I feel terrible!". They stay in bed! NOT GOOD.
Call a friend to check up in you.  Call your doctor and tell them how you feel.

1 week post op breast augmentation, silicone gel, submuscular, general anesthesia. Exhausted.

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