Surgical treatment of breast cancer is associated with significant disability, and pain is
often reported as a primary cause for declines in the ability to perform activities of daily
living. However, breast reconstruction at the same time as mastectomy has been linked to
higher postoperative pain, which can be a risk factor for persistent pain. The goal of this
study is to determine the speed of recovery from pain and opioid use in the first 2 months
after breast surgery and reconstruction.