Shoulder Pain

dicev

Hi
Any new info on left shoulder pain? I started a thread, but it didn't show up, or I can't find it. In any case I will keep my question short.
I'm 2 mos since surgery and last night I had quite an experience..

IndioGirl55

It could be gas - I will get it some times still 11 months out if I over eat - try a gas x strip... If that doesn't work call your doc...

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gabbygal23

I am 3 months post surgery and I still have shoulder pain when i over eat or eat gassy foods as well....only thing that seems to work is time...best of luck to you

jjsmiles

I still get the shoulder pain (feels like the post op gas pain) when I am "over empty" (if I haven't eaten in over 5 or 6 hours). It can be very achy.

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kgrrl93

I have an appointment with the surgeon tomorrow and I have to say that this is the one thing about the whole think I am scared most about. I have went to the hospital for this kind of pain before! The breathing in part scared me the most. I was prescribed a muscle relaxer from the hospital and it had helped amazingly. I don't know if you can use a muscle relaxer with the band or not. Does anyone know?

Nancy33

Great info, Thanks. I have been having the shoulder pains since I have hit my sweet spot but nevethought they might have something to do with the band.

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Jodi_620

You have shoulder pain after surgery because the surgeon fills your abdominal cavity with air to make surgery easier, it opens your abdominal area and makes makes room to access your organs. Often some of that air stays in after the surgery. The result is pain in your left shoulder. Eventually your body should absorb all of this air but the timing is different for everyone.

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NANAbanded

I'm 4 months out and also have pains in my left shoulder. I've noticed its only when I eat too much. I think its gas build up, but my husband wants me to ask the doc when I go for another fill. It must be a norm...so many of us seem to experience it.

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