Jnlebean Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 Hi Guys and Gals, I havent had surgery yet, but I have read on here and other websites about shoulder pain? Is this a side effect from surgery or is this something to with over eating once you have the band? How long does it last? Jenelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teyann Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 Hi Guys and Gals, I havent had surgery yet, but I have read on here and other websites about shoulder pain? Is this a side effect from surgery or is this something to with over eating once you have the band? How long does it last? Jenelle I have not had surgery yet either but it is my understanding that it is Gas pain and it seems to be quite common. I think chewing ALOT and eating very slow help. Also after surgery for a few days it seems to be common from what I am reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clynn Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 Your stomach gets inflated during surgery to make it easier to work with. They take out as much of the gas as they can afterward but they can't get it all. The nerve which triggers the shoulder pain people are talking about is next to the affected area and thus cause the shoulder pain. It's more of an ache. Walking and anti-gas strips will go a long way towards helping but you can expect it off and on for about two weeks after surgery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittycat Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 Hi Guys and Gals, I havent had surgery yet, but I have read on here and other websites about shoulder pain? Is this a side effect from surgery or is this something to with over eating once you have the band? How long does it last? Jenelle Another Canadian!! Welcome...when's your surgery date Jenelle? Best of Luck!! There are quite a few on this forum from Calgary. Take care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doinitagann Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 i am three weeks post op and still get the shoulder pain. It is not constant but make its self noticeable at least once a day, i would also like to know if it goes away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoyodieter Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 I am 4 months post op and I still get the ache in the left shoulder, I still haven't figured out what triggers it yet It's not as often but still happens. It's not that bad and I would never consider not having the surgery because of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara2sassy4u Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 I am 11 days post opt from sugery and the major gas has finally ended. Yes the pain in the should is most gas. I even have a little pain in the lower part of my left breast- just an 1 1/2 above my top incision- im hoping that it will go away I am stealing healing. Cheers, Tara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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