Recovery depends on person because I had no pain really … I couldn’t move for about 4 days and had one day of sickness which I had to sit in bed with a bucket because I couldn’t get out of bed by myself and move quick enough to the bathroom lol!! But no pain and I was back at work on day 8 and driving although I couldn’t put the car into reverse without it hurting so had my friend do it haha because mine u have to push the gear stick down then into reverse gear! But was able to do all the other gears… I got a sports bra zip up from m&s then when I could move my arms up I used a Victoria secret sports bra which I still wear to bed . I also started oiling week before they say it prepares the skin for the stretch ,,, doesn’t make much difference once u have stretch marks so if advise start soon xxx