Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

Ok so I am hoping I am not the only one....Everytime I eat lately I get this weird pain in my left shoulder/neck area and it generates all the way down my arm into my hand. I find myself constantly rubbing my shoulder and hand hoping the pain/irritation goes away! Is anyone else experiencing this???

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I HAVE NOT HAD THIS HAPPEN, HOWEVER: From everything that I have read, that might be a signal that there is a problem with the band. You need to go to your Dr. and let him look at it.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I get shoulder pain sometimes if I over eat.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I also get shoulder pain if I over eat... And a stuffy nose!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I have the same issue... But I'm still learning my triggers. It's been hurting since the surgery

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Go see your Doctor......Feel better.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

How far post op are you? It seems some banded people get it forever post banding. Basically the band rubbing on a nerve or the diaphragm (I forget which), that gives you referred pain to your shoulder. There was one woman on here who had her band removed due to the chronic pain.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I got banded in November of 2010 so it's been awhile and I would occassionally get the pain when I ate something I shouldnt have ate or over ate but it would go away within an hour or so. However the past 3 or 4 days its just kinda there, after reading some of the your responses Im getting kinda worried. I will be calling my Doctors office today. Thank you for all your responses they are greatly appreciated.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Ok so I am hoping I am not the only one....Everytime I eat lately I get this weird pain in my left shoulder/neck area and it generates all the way down my arm into my hand. I find myself constantly rubbing my shoulder and hand hoping the pain/irritation goes away! Is anyone else experiencing this???

I'm 3 days post op with the iband (Lapband w/imbrication) and I'm having the same type of pain. It's been worst part of the whole experience so far. Please let us know what your Dr. says. I have a follow up next Thursday, I'll let you know what he says. Almost forgot I had a hiatal hernia repair too.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Ok so I spoke to the Doctors Office she said that it sounds like the nerve is rubbing on the diaphram and it may just be that I need to be unfilled a little bit. Also, we've noticed that when I am menstrating I experience tightening of the band so both of them together can be the reason for the weird pain that I am experiencing. She wants me to do liquidy foods for the next couple days to see if that helps calm everything down.....please let me know what your Dr says

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I get shoulder pain sometimes if I over eat.

i always get shoulder pain if i overeat.. and it radiates into the neck as well.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×