How Long Did Your Gas Pains Last After Surgery?

[sassyfrass 24]

My surgery was Feb 29. I am having the most annoying/ hurting pressure left shoulder gas pains ever. Oh my!!!! :0(

[Mrs. Curtis 42]

I was banded on the 15 of February and still seem to have that gas pressure, not as bad as the first few days but still there. I had pain in my right shoulder and that after about 2 weeks has gone away and hopefully for good I have just noticed that it just takes time and each day will have its ups and downs.

Hopefully your pains will pass soon

[sassyfrass 24]

Thank you, Mrs. Curtis. I will be so very thankful when this decides to move on. It is so hard to concentrate on anything else. I don't look forward to returning to work on Thursday with such a bad distraction. Thank you for your reply.

[nicole1 92]

I was banded in 1/4. I continued to have gas pain for 4-5 wks. It helped to take frequent Gas-X, walk after each meal & drink a lot of water!! The pain got less & less during that time but I was always surprised when I got a sharp pain. The best thing was to walk around the house 1st thing in the morning. Good luck it will get better & be totally worth it!!

[rhya2k 31]

It helps if u sleep on ur left side.

[smileyxo 16]

My surgery was Feb 29. I am having the most annoying/ hurting pressure left shoulder gas pains ever. Oh my!!!! :0(

Sweetie I had them as well, and have read on here alot of us have.. Do you have gasx.,.. plus getting up and walking really does help and that is what they want you to do.. It will pass though but definitely get some gasx chewables.. it is the air they pumped your tummy with to see what they were doing... Get up a walk.If you have to even just around the house.. but move it will help.. Good Luck!

[cfalbro 23]

I was banded on the 28th and still have some pains in my left shoulder. Usually it's just a dull annoying pain but once in a while there is a sharp pain that takes me by surprise. I've found that applying heat directly to the painful spot helps (also helped with the post surgery pains in the stomach too). I haven't tried any medication for gas, It hasn't really been that bad for me.

[otaknam 28]

cfalbro You have lost 29 pounds in 5 days?

Carolyn

Surgery Date: Feb 28, 2012

Max Weight: 288

Surgery Weight: 280

Current Weight: 269

Goal Weight: 135

How. I have lost 10 in one month and I do not eat much at all. I walk alot and plenty of water...... I must be doing something major wrong........

[ccsbulldog 59]

I had gas pains for about 4 days. I sure was glad when the went away!

[sassyfrass 24]

Thanks all. I am walking all the time. I take gas x strips also. And use a heating pad. Was just curious how long others had it. I know all of us are different. I sure won't miss it at all once it finally gets gone. :0)

[Karma88 7]

My surgery was Feb 29. I am having the most annoying/ hurting pressure left shoulder gas pains ever. Oh my!!!! :0(

My surgery was march 1. Still have gas pain left shoulder too and lower back. I finally passed gas this morning. Not the burping kind. Never been so happy. My stomach was making some serious sounds. Been waiting for a bowel movement( sorry to be graphic) I know this is a safe place though. Anyway took the liquid milk of magnesia and.... Not a problem anymore. Took about 4 hours. I've also been using the therma care sticky pads on my shoulder. Not sure it helps but it feels nice. I contemplated a little massage thing just for my back not strong but thought it would bring up the gas. Hmmm may still try that.

[rellsimpson 4]

My gas pains last a little under a week