Kaitlyn Bristowe Opens Up About Her Unexpected Struggle with Pain Meds After Breast Surgery
Hi, I’m Riley Carter, and if you’re here for the tea, the drama, or just another celebrity confession that feels like a therapy session wrapped in a TikTok trend—cool. We’re all just trying to keep up with Bachelor Nation’s latest plot twist.
Kaitlyn Bristowe, former Bachelor star turned podcast host and unfiltered Instagram queen, recently shared something real—like, really real. No shade throws or rose ceremonies involved. She opened up about her post-surgery experience after getting breast implants earlier this year, and it didn’t go quite as glamorously as one might expect.
In an Instagram Stories Q&A back in August, Kaitlyn revealed she got “a little addicted” to pain medication after her boob job. And no, that’s not a metaphor. She wasn’t talking about being hooked on attention or botox—it was actual, prescribed pain meds. Scary? Absolutely. Surprising? Maybe not so much when you consider how easy it is to slip into dependency, even unintentionally.
“I thought I’d be fine and forgot my whole pill taking schedule and got a little addicted to pain meds,” she wrote. “Scary.”
And while she didn’t name specific medications, the takeaway was clear: surgery recovery isn’t just physical—it’s mental, emotional, and sometimes chemical too. She urged fans to take it seriously: “Make sure someone is taking care of you,” she advised. “Don’t do any social media, make decisions or shop. I couldn’t stop shopping and I barely remember.”
Let that sink in: a woman who’s built a brand around confidence and control found herself caught off guard by the side effects of what’s supposed to be a routine procedure. It’s a reminder that even the most put-together celebs can have messy moments behind closed doors.
Kaitlyn has never been shy about her cosmetic journey. From lip fillers to brow lifts, she’s dabbled in the world of enhancements since her time on Chris Soules’ season of The Bachelor in 2015. In fact, she once joked on X (formerly Twitter), “Oh and I put on some weight,” after learning how to contour properly. But this recent revelation felt different—less vanity, more vulnerability.
Last December, she underwent blepharoplasty (that’s eyelid surgery for those not fluent in medical jargon) to address what she called “very hooded lids.” She explained at the time that she wanted to reduce her reliance on Botox and opted for a more permanent solution. Again, transparency over trends.
Her openness comes amid a broader wave of celebrities sharing their own plastic surgery stories—not just the glow-ups, but the regrets, complications, and come-to-Jesus moments. Stars like Uncut Gems actress Julia Fox have spoken about regretting past procedures done to meet male beauty standards. Meanwhile, reality stars like The Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Phaedra Parks reversed under-eye filler and said they’ve never felt better.
Larissa Lima from 90 Day Fiancé also made headlines this summer after downsizing her implants from 1,500 cc to 700 cc on E!’s *Botched Presents: Plastic Surgery Rewind*. She described the reversal as “liberating” and said it helped her reclaim her identity from unrealistic expectations.
Even Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran and Bravo’s Andy Cohen have added to the conversation, revealing long lists of procedures they’ve undergone—or finally caved on. Cohen, who famously resisted Botox for years, admitted he finally gave in during a *Married to Medicine* reunion.
So where does Kaitlyn fit into this evolving narrative? She’s not pushing anyone toward the surgeon’s chair. She’s just telling her story—and that includes the part where things didn’t go perfectly. Because let’s face it: nothing ever does.
Anyway, that’s the deal. Do with it what you will.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News, Us Weekly
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