Is It Possible to Recover at Home Alone After the 2nd Day of BA Surgery?

Question

I'm having a breast augmentation surgery under the muscle. My boyfriend is going to pick me up from the clinic and we are staying in a hotel the first night and probably all of the 2nd day. But that's it, from then, the 2nd night and the following days I will be by myself. He will just take me to post op appointments. Will I be able to do basic things like getting out of bed, changing clothes (wearing zipped sweaters and buttoned shirts), going to the bathroom, all by myself after that time?

Amy T. Bandy, DO, FACS · Answer

Typically after breast augmentation, as long as you do not experience any complications, you should be fine to be by yourself the second post operative day.  Good luck to you!

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

HEALING AFTER BREAST SURGERY, AUGMENTATION,
LIFTS

1.pain
is variable

2.it
takes 2-3 months for implants to settle and muscles to relax

3.celebrex,
motrin, and muscle relaxers can help

4.massage
and stretching may help

5.everyone
heals differently

6.4-7
days off from work is commonmost of our surgeries are outpatient

Robert Heck, MD, FACS · Answer

All patients are different. We ask that patients have someone with them for the first 24 hours after surgery as a precaution. For the most part, you should be fine to recover at home on your 2nd of surgery, but it is always nice to have help and assitance if needed for the first 2-3 days if possible.

William T. Stoeckel, MD · Answer

Every patient has a slightly different recovery experience. Most patients will be completely fine caring for themselves the 2nd day after surgery and many of my patients return to their desk job on Monday after surgery on Friday. But every once in a while I will have a patient who takes just a bit more time to be comfortable. You will certainly be able to get out of bed, put on clothes, and use the bathroom. But you might be a bit slow doing so. That being said, it would be nice to have a back up plan just in case you have a slightly more difficult experience than most.

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACS · Answer

As long as you are in excellent health and not a high risk for surgery, you should be able to do most basic things after breast augmentation by the second day. It will also depend on your pain tolerance. Some do better than others.

	It is important that someone stay with you the first night. You will be able to walk around, get up and down, carry a plate of food to the couch and in general, take it easy.

	I recommend that you get loose fitting close that are easy to zip on and off.

	Just in case, I would have a backup plan in case you need further help.

	Do not attempt to drive a car while you are in pain or while you are taking pain medication.

Don W. Griffin, MD · Answer

I would strongly advise you to have someone stay with you the first night mainly to make sure you recover from the effects of anesthesia and surgery. Patients are often woozy and have balance issues and you wouldn't want to fall and hit your head getting up to go to the bathroom. Most patients are sore, but able to care for themselves after the first night.

Do not drive or operate any complicated machinery while you are on narcotic pain medication.

Do not drive or operate any complicated machinery while you are on narcotic pain medication.

Miguel Delgado, MD · Answer

The first 24 hours is the most important time to have supervision. You may be woosy and need assistance going to the bathroom, having someone prepare your meals and make sure you take your medications on schedule. Having your boyfriend with you is good. After that you should be fine, you will probably be sore but able to take care of yourself.Do not drive a car though if you are taking pain medication. Good luck.

John J. Corey, MD · Answer

You should be fine! Most patients by that time are sore and swollen but getting around ok and dressing themselves with a little grimacing!!! But don’t plan on driving as you might not be off the pain meds and probably not feel like it anyway!!

Kelly Gallego, MD, FACS · Answer

Although most patients experience some discomfort after breast augmentation, frequently patients will comment that the pain was not as bad as they expected. We tell patients that they will certainly need someone with the them the first night after surgery. If all goes well, patients can expect to get around the house without much assistance the first day after surgery. Patients will certainly need additional help if they have children.

Sameer Karkhanis, MS, DNB · Answer

By and large most of the patients are up & about by day 2 following a breast augmentation procedure to take care of themselves (basic things, like you mentioned). Most of your pain / discomfort can be controlled by anti inflammatory / analgesic meds prescribed by your PS post op, and I am quite sure that you will have a smooth recovery considering its an elective & planned surgery.

	However, post op pain is very subjective & a patient's tolerance of pain & discomfort can vary greatly. Its always a good idea to err on the side of caution & be prepared  for any eventuality, should it arise. All the best!

Is It Possible to Recover at Home Alone After the 2nd Day of BA Surgery?

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