Hi!

[MissBee 0]

I was banded w/plication on 1/25/12 and I have lost a total of 20lbs. YAY ME!!! (I have a mini mental celebration everytime I lose a pound ) I have had minimal complications thank God. The one annoyance that I have had since my surgery is a sharp pain in my my left shoulder. It drives me a bit bananas, but I'm not so concerned about it anymore because it seems as if this is a common occurrence after being banded.

**God bless and here's to a healthier, happier today **

[Quinnmc79 27]

Yay!! congrats! Wish you continued success in your journey

[Ric 89]

Gas pains!!! It got me bad!

[twi 40]

Yay for you I had should pain for short soo glad it's gone. I used a hot pad weirdly on my left side not on should to ease pain. It's for nerve running in abdominal area up. Hope you pain easies up

[lmwalter 1]

I had the same pain for over 6 weeks after surger - at times it brought me to tears. I could lay down flat and it would help some. I really thought there was a problem, but the doctor kept swearing it was gas. He did say if it lasted over 6 weeks, they could stick a needle in to pop it. Thank goodness it went away before that. Now, I never tried any type of over-the-counter gas relief remedies. Maybe someone will reply that did and it worked, but it's worth a shot. I just wanted to guzzle a soda and belch like nobody's business, but I was too afraid to do that because the band was so new.

[MissBee 0]

Thanks for your responses and suggestions. The gas and the pain have both gone away for the most part I am super excited about that! I found that good ole Gas-X works best for me.

**God bless and here's to a healthier, happier today **