SweetCaroline_Amy

Hello, everyone! My name is Caroline, and I just got a RnY Gastric Bypass on 2/10. I have had a few annoyances after surgery, but none greater than a terrible, nagging, sharp pain in my left shoulder! In the hospital, one of my nurses told me it was probably gas from the surgery, and that I need to walk as much as I can to help it go away. Well I have walked several hours a day- a surprising feat considering I'm from New England and we have been covered with snow and single digit temps this past week. I have noticed that the shoulder pain goes away if I walk for an extended period of time, or if I lay absolutely still on my back. When I change positions, or sit up, I am plagued with sharp pains in my shoulder. I'm usually pretty good about pain, but this sensation is so sharp that it literally stops me dead in my tracks and takes my breath away. Has anyone dealt with this intense shoulder pain? When did they go away? Any tips? I have pain meds, but they don't do much for my shoulder! Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks for the tips, guys. It was definitely gas pains, and as tired as I was, walking was the best cure!

I am with you. I had surgery 2/10 and I'm so hungry. I'm sick of these protein shakes and would kill for a scrambled egg or cottage cheese!