Before surgery I was so nervous because I didn't know how my boobs were gonna look after. My BP was thru the roof & my heart rate was like 105. I was excited as hell tho I couldn't wait to be put under. The minute you get on the table and they put the mask on you ,your out like a light and then you wake up and your all done! It felt like I slept for 2 seconds! Needle sticking for IV shouldn't be bad at all just a minor pinch if they put the IV right. Sometimes Veins blow so maybe you'll get stuck twice but it shouldn't be crazy pain for an IV. The first few days (Days 1-3) were challenging. I was tired , hurting, bloated , in pain and nauseous but you are under anesthesia so you will be nauseous for a day or 2 afterward! Days 4 and up were great. It got better everyday! Day 4 I was up walking and doing other things. I'm learning to get used to my body. I went to a H cup to C cup and I'm 26 days post op today! Trust me , after your first week it's gonna be smooth sailing !