Dr. Doherty will prescribe both a pain medication as well as something to help you relax. These will need to be taken an hour before your procedure. In terms of pain after the procedure, you may take more of the prescription pain meds, but many patients do fine with an over the counter medication such as Tylenol or Motrin. Patients describe the post operative recovery as more uncomfortable than painful - like a muscle ache after a tough day at the gym.