Commence with the chicken swinging, PLEASE!

I had my arms and tummy done at the same time and it was not that bad for me.  The only time I had pain was when I went to sit down or stand up, sit up or lay down because you need your tummy and arm muscles to do those.  Once I was either up or down the pain stopped.  I was on vicodin for just 2 days then once in a while as needed.  I went back to work in 2 weeks and my doctor had me on light lifting(10 lbs. or less) restrictions for 6 weeks. 
Good luck and speedy recovery.