How long am I in pain after breast implants?

I have a one year old daughter. We are considering having another child but not for 3 or 4 years. I want breast implants but I am worried about how long I will be in pain for. How long am I "out of it" ( in pain ) after the surgery?

How long am I in pain after breast implants?
The pain varies, according to the type of procedure, quality of the surgeon, and your own personal pain threshold level. When I had my breast augmentation 2 yrs ago, I was not in as much pain as I thought I'd be. That's because I was requried to get prescriptions for painkillers including Vicodin, Valium, Zofran, and antibiotics. I think all doctors give you prescriptions for these. I didn't feel pain; more like exhaustion and fatigue, and a heavy feeling similar to a "headhache" over my chest.





The first day of surgery, I felt tired and groggy more than anything else. I slept for most of that day. It hurt a bit(like a bad muscle sprain in my upper arms and shoulders) to move my arms, so I layed down for all of that day and had my at-time boyfriend feed me tomato soup through a straw. I was able to get out of bed and walk to the bathroom okay, I just had to use my stomach and back muscles to propel me from laying-down to sitting-up position(similar to crunches). Overall it wasn't painful, more just an annoying achiness, kinda like the way your head feels when you are ill with the flu.





A day later, I was able to move around a little more but I didn't push myself. If it hurts or strains, then don't do it! Your body is trying to heal from the surgery.





A few days later, I was back to most normal activities. I felt an aching muscle pain in my chest, but no biggie. On the 5th day, I went to my post-surgery doctor's visit with my surgeon and also went shopping. Constantly trying on shirts and lifting shirts over my head eventually made my upper arm and shoulder muscles kinda sore and achy, but not nearly enough to call it "pain."
Reply:In pain for about 3 days, after than just achy. But everyone is different. No lifting for a few weeks so that could be an issue if you have to lift your daughter a lot.
Reply:oh my, can't you just be happy with the perfection that God created. if he wanted your boobs to be bigger, he would of given them to you! do you think bigger boobs will make you more whole or something. sock that money away for your kids!
Reply:The first three days you are in pain after that you feel more hurt less but it is still noticeable and you are able to do more active things.