Postoperative pain management systems are usually externally worn pumps that are designed to provide fast, direct pain relief, without the use of narcotics. The pumps are normally equipped with a bladder/balloon system that uses pressure to deliver medicine directly to the pain site via a small tube at a very slow rate, numbing the sore area and providing quick, direct relief for several days.
One benefit of these devices is that pain medications may not need to be taken, so there would be no narcotic side effects. You could feel better faster, recover comfortably, keep a clear head, possibly reduce the length of hospital stay, and at your doctor's discretion, return to normal activities sooner. Doctors and the companies that make these systems would like to learn as much as possible so as to be able to deliver this system to patients. Your feedback in answering the following nine questions will be a big step in that direction. Thanks for your feed back! Nicole
1
I have breast implants I am considering breast implants I do not have breast implants, and I am not considering having them at this time.
2. If you have or have had breast implants, which of the following is true:
My surgery featured an externally worn pain pump My surgery did not feature an externally worn pain pump.
3. If you have or have had breast implants, which of the following best describes your pain after surgery:
Not painful at all Somewhat painful Painful Quite Painful Intensely Painful
4. If you have had breast implant surgery, what was the the number of days before you resumed your full activity level?
1-3 days 4-7 days 8-12 days 13-21 days More than 3 weeks
5. With regard to medication that you were prescribed, which of the following best describes your experience?
No problems Some side effects Definitely side effects Unable to function normally while taking medication
6. With regard to having breast implant surgery, which of the following is/was your greatest concern?
Price Financing Post-operative pain related to the surgery Taking narcotics for pain
7. If a pain management system were available for use with your breast surgery, which of the following best describes your interest level?
Very interested Somewhat interested Skeptical Willing to use whatever my doctor prescribes
8. Would you be willing to pay more for your surgery if it included a pain management system as described at the beginning of this survey?
Yes No
9. If your answer to number 8 was "Yes", how much would you be willing to pay?
$100.00 $125.00 $150.00 $200.00 $250.00 More than $250.00
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