If you have recently undergone breast augmentation, or are preparing to do so, congratulations! This is an exciting time for you and one that you have probably been waiting for and dreaming of for quite some time. Breast augmentation is no small procedure however, and like any surgery, there is going to be a time of recovery that is not necessarily a pleasant experience. Having implants placed into the body will more than likely throw your body, as well as your emotions, into a state of confusion and trauma. There are things that you can do to give you better odds for success with your implants and also help your body and mind to recover with as little pain and upset as possible.
*Be prepared for some pain and soreness in the first couple of weeks following your surgery. Your doctor will prescribe you pain medication that you should take as prescribed. For many people, this will cause constipation so it is recommended that you begin taking a mild laxative and increasing the fiber in your diet the day before your surgery and continuing this for several days following the procedure. Senna S or Dulcolax are good ones to use.
*Most of the time, you will be allowed to eat the day of the surgery when it is over, but be careful. Anesthesia can make some people rather sick to their stomachs. Begin with clear broths and be sure that your stomach is ready to keep food and liquids down. You do not want to have nausea or vomiting on top of the recovery. If you get nauseous with these items, slow down and stay away from solid foods until you are completely comfortable with the broths and liquids.
*Rest is essential for your body to heal and recover so take it easy. Sleep only on your back, not on your stomach or on your sides. This can be difficult if you are not used to sleeping in this position, but your doctor may give you something to make sleep easier. Sleep with your upper body and head elevated for the first few days. This will help your implants to drop faster and it will give you less pain upon getting up. Although you need plenty of rest, be sure and get up and walk around every hour or so during the day so that you keep your blood flow good.
*Be prepared for some pain and soreness in the first couple of weeks following your surgery. Your doctor will prescribe you pain medication that you should take as prescribed. For many people, this will cause constipation so it is recommended that you begin taking a mild laxative and increasing the fiber in your diet the day before your surgery and continuing this for several days following the procedure. Senna S or Dulcolax are good ones to use.
*Most of the time, you will be allowed to eat the day of the surgery when it is over, but be careful. Anesthesia can make some people rather sick to their stomachs. Begin with clear broths and be sure that your stomach is ready to keep food and liquids down. You do not want to have nausea or vomiting on top of the recovery. If you get nauseous with these items, slow down and stay away from solid foods until you are completely comfortable with the broths and liquids.
*Rest is essential for your body to heal and recover so take it easy. Sleep only on your back, not on your stomach or on your sides. This can be difficult if you are not used to sleeping in this position, but your doctor may give you something to make sleep easier. Sleep with your upper body and head elevated for the first few days. This will help your implants to drop faster and it will give you less pain upon getting up. Although you need plenty of rest, be sure and get up and walk around every hour or so during the day so that you keep your blood flow good.
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