The purpose of this study is to identify the best pain management for patients undergoing abdominoplasty after massive weight loss or transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flap for breast reconstruction. The investigator is conducting this study to compare the effectiveness of a continuous infusion pain pump versus a locally injectable long-acting anesthesia (DepoFoam bupivacaine) versus standard injectable anesthesia (bupivacaine) for post surgical pain control. These drugs and devices are approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) for the purpose of pain control after surgery, and have been used for this purpose before.

Brief Title

Comparison of Local Anesthetic Infusion Pump Versus DepoFoam Bupivacaine for Pain Management

Official Title

Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Comparison of Local Anesthetic Infusion Pump Versus DepoFoam Bupivacaine For Pain Management After Abdominoplasty and TRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction.

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to identify the best pain management for patients undergoing<br /> abdominoplasty after massive weight loss or transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM)<br /> flap for breast reconstruction. The investigator is conducting this study to compare the<br /> effectiveness of a continuous infusion pain pump versus a locally injectable long-acting<br /> anesthesia (DepoFoam bupivacaine) versus standard injectable anesthesia (bupivacaine) for<br /> post surgical pain control. These drugs and devices are approved by the FDA (Food and Drug<br /> Administration) for the purpose of pain control after surgery, and have been used for this<br /> purpose before.