Day 5 post op and feeling heart palpitations--is this a concern?

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Hi.I am 5 day post op today and I Was wondering if heart palpitations is normal with breast augmentation.I was actually having them 2 weeks before my surgery and thought it could be from anxiety only but realized I still have them as soon as I was done with my breast augmentation.I know it can be caused by general anesthesia and pain meds but Ive been off my pain meds already for 2 days now.Can somebody explain to me why I get this feeling?

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You need to go see your medical doctor about your palpitations. Surgery is a stress and stress can increase the risk for palpitations. But, you do need to be checked to see if you have a cardiac issue, or is it related to anxiety.

Day 5 post op and feeling heart palpitations--is this a concern?

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