Because of the pain you might find it more difficult to move, have less appetite, find it difficult to sleep, .... This can hinder your recovery.
The importance of adequate pain treatment
It has been demonstrated that adequate pain treatment offers many advantages. Postoperative pain control will improve your comfort, your wound(s) may heal better, it can get your strength back more quickly, help speed your recovery and may reduce the risk of developing certain complications after surgery, such as pneumonia, blood clots and the development of chronic pain. If your pain is well controlled, you will be able to conduct physical activities such as walking and sleep better.
Adequate pain treatment is important.
Talk about it with your doctors before the surgery.