PAIN!! Help me!!

[melzie_99 22]

Someone else posted a similar problem to yours and in the end she went to the ER and it was a good think because she had and embuli which is treated with blood thinners. Get yourself checked out the gas pain we all refer to is in the shoulder and abdomen. It does not hurt by moving more. Are you having any shortness of breath? Be an advocate for yourself and see a doctor or call your doctor over the phone sometimes doctors can ask certain questions and can ascertain if you are in any danger. Good luck and I hope you feel better.

Thank you for posting that; I was getting flashbacks about that other post as well...NOT something to take lightly!

[Steph951 1]

Im continuing to get this pain constantly, but it goes away if i lay on that side or put some sort of pressure on it... Im gonna say its just gas, which I guess can last up to 6 weeks, and im not even 2 weeks in..

[kcmg7739 0]

Hi Nena,

I am two weeks post surgery, and as of yesterday I started to have the same symptoms. (A burning stabbing pain under my port.) If I put pressure on the area the pain goes away. I am concerned, and was curious if you found out what was wrong? I came here looking for an answer, before calling the Dr. I hope it goes away soon.... its pretty uncomfortable.

I was banded on Friday and believe me when i say i feel your pain!! For me, it has been gas pain and i have tried gas x strips but they didn't really help. I have walked around my apt moving my arms up and down and doing the twist as i walk to try to get the gas out but I think only time brings relief. I took an epson salt bath yesterday and right afterwards felt better but gas pain came back. I got some gas x chewables and after some farting and finally being able to poop (sorry, I know, it's gross, but sooo necessary!) I finally feel better. Does the pain go from your ribs to your back and upper shoulders? That what my gas pains do Also, I was told by the nurse to make sure to do the breathing exercises to get all the anastesia out of my lungs and that should help me feel back to normal and avoid pnuemonia. I hope it passes for you soon,