Lightheadedness and nausea after day 4, is this a concern? (Photos)

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Post op day 4 and I’m feeling like it’s day 2. Yesterday I was better, I was eating and walking around a bit (in my house). Today, I woke up feeling extra tired, nauseous and super lightheaded. I haven’t been taking pain medication because the first 2 days they made me feel ill (and I threw up). So it’s 2 days I don’t take them. I’m only taking antibiotics and Tylenol.Why am I feeling this way???? :(

Mathew A. Plant, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Worsening of symptoms after an initial period of improvement is always concerning enough to at least call your surgeon's office for advice that is more specific to you than we can provide online. I'd suggest booking an appointment with your surgeon to be examined and make sure that everything is healing fine. Best of luck!

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

lal,What you are experiencing is rare, but many times secondary to the anesthesia and narcotic pain meds.  By the 4th day, you usually start to feel better.  You should consult your Plastic Surgeon and also continue eating and drinking as much as tolerated.  The nausea and lightheadedness should pass soon.Good luck with your continued recovery.Dr T

Anthony J. Taglienti, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Your symptoms are a little concerning just because you were feeling so great for the first two days. There are a couple of potentials - the main one is that you may have simply overdone it and are just feeling lousy. The nausea could be related to any other medications that you are taking - like antibiotics, etc. Your best (and safest) bet is to call your surgeon and let him or her know what you are experiencing. Just to be safe. Best of luck!

David A. Sieber, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for the great question and congratulations on your surgery! What I've found is that by day 2-3 patients start to feel a little better so they increase their activities, then by day 4 when you wake up, you're extra sore from the day before. Each week there will be peaks and valleys, but as long as your feeling better each week, you're heading in the right direction!Best,Dr. Sieber

Mahmood Kara, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello. Thank you for your inquiry and congratulations on your surgery!
It is important to have an in-person medical assessment regarding this issue as it is difficult to determine virtually. Continue to update your doctor in the matter and follow their post-op protocol.
It is important to get cleared by your doctor before engaging in specific physical activity before the 3 month healing period has ended as the healing stage is crucial for healthy results.
It generally takes around 6 months to a year to see your final results. Your tissues will take time to relax and allow your implants to "Drop and Fluff" settling into place.
Our tips for recovery following breast augmentation are to wear a supportive sports bra for 3 months post-operative and refrain from lifting anything heavier than 10 lbs for 3 weeks as we don't want any strain at your incision sites. Make sure to keep the area of your stitches clean by cleansing with hydrogen peroxide daily. Showering is encouraged! But, no sitting in water for 2 weeks following surgery (no baths, hot tubs, pools etc.).
Please note that this response does not substitute patient-doctor relationship. We welcome any and all patients seeking advice to come in for a complimentary consultation available for limited time only.
During the COVID-19, we are offering complimentary online consultations as well as in-office consultation with social distancing and masks. Procedure done in-hospital private surgical facility while taking covid-19 precautions. We utilize UV-light to clean the air of viruses and bacteria during our consultations and surgery. We invite you to come in to discuss your options more thoroughly. Please send us an email at info@drkaraplasticsurgery.com with the subject line: "Attention Meagan" and we will be happy to coordinate your appointment!
M.Kara,MD,FRCSC (27+ years experience) - Specializing in 24 hour recovery/ out to dinner breast augmentation in-hospital private surgical facility for your added safety and peace of mind

Marc J. Salzman, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Your results thus far look very good and are probably not contributing to what you're feeling. I've seen patients develop the flu in the early postoperative phase in which the symptoms were attributed to anesthesia. These days, anesthesia wears off in hours not days. You might want to speak with your chosen plastic surgeon for advice. Hope that's helpful.

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