Left Shoulder Pain

[sandra07 17]

Had surgery on June 20, 2 days ago and the only pain I'm having is on my left shoulder and last night and today is just getting worst, if I take deep breath it hurts and after I finish drinking it seems to get worst! Is this normal?? How long this pain is suppose to last?? Please help! Thanks

[ledavis13 33]

This is due to the gas they pump into you to fill your cavity...it is very normal for laprascopic surgeries! I have heard that Gas X strips work and definitely get up and move a lot. Get the gas moving and out of your body!

I have heard this can last for a few days. You should get better soon...

[clwood 1]

i had surgery on june 13 and the pain in my left shoulder was really the only pain i had also. i used a heating pad and that really seemed to help. it will get better with time. hope you feel better soon.

[tanieya 10]

I was banded on may 7th and still have occasional pain in my left shoulder. I was going to ask the same question when does it go away.this is beyond a month already

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[ClaudiaG 4]

I know exactly how you feel. I was banded on 4/26 and the left shoulder pain was the worst. The Gas X strips that everyone recommended did not work and the walking aroung either. It was worse right after I drank anything. Mine lasted a couple of weeks, and then suddenly it just went away. I hope your pain doesn't last that long. All I can tell you is it will go away, and it is normal.

Good luck!

[sandra07 17]

I been taking gas x and nothing! I feel better knowing the pain is normal, I was freaking out! Thank you so much! Glad I found this group!!

[Mrs. Curtis 42]

Two things helped me- walking and time

It had shoulder pain for about a month after surgery and it seemed to go away one day and haven't had the pain since

[jen_1381 446]

Sorry, the air/gas pain is the side effect of any laparoscopic surgery. It should go away within a week or so, but after I had a robot-assisted hysterectomy, mine didn't come on until a week post-op and was there for two more weeks. Heating pad was my best friend.

[PatchIP 8]

Oh, this shoulder pain is awful. Walking has helped me and I'm post op day one. When I woke up in the recovery room, I felt like I was being stabbed in the shoulder.

[sissy12 56]

I was also banded on June 20th, a heating pad helps me a lot, and so do the Gas-X strips. The nurse also told me to put my arms up over my head, swiching arms every 5 seconds, and that works for me too.

[sandra07 17]

Thank you so much for the tips! Feeling better today!

[wannabethin2012 12]

My doc told me not to lie flat until most of the gas was released so I slept (or tried) in a chair for the 1st 4 days, somewhat upright and I also used a heating pad, which helped me

[PatchIP 8]

Oh, this shoulder pain is unbearable at times. I'm post op day 3. I'd be off my pain meds if it wasn't for the neck/shoulder because the abdominal pain is tolerable.

I had a hernia repair as well & I vaguely recall my doctor telling me the hernia was a lot bigger than expected. I have to call him this morning for a refill of my meds and some reassurance that this pain is temporary.

I've been walking plenty so it's not due to lack of exercise.

[Angie55 0]

Hi, I am on the other side of the fence....I was banded in 2009 and I STILL have left shoulder pain. However, my shoulder pain is not gas it is called "refered pain". Or so the doc says. Mine only hurts when I am full! lol Which I guess it has taken a vacation because I don't seem to get full for some reason. So I am wishing my shoulder pain would come back! Good luck to you...I am sure yours will probably go away soon

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[SusanMc 0]

Hi-

I am new to this forum. I joined because I am also looking for information on shoulder pain. I had my band surgery on June 5,2012. I am having a meeting with my surgeon tomorrow to discuss the pain. He says he has never had this happen to any of his patients. I have determined that the pain is worse when I am sitting or bending. It has stopped me from returning to a full work or social schedule. I read on one site that the more weight you lose, the better the condition will get. I am following the diet and they have even asked me to not move to more than 2 oz at a time because they are convinced that I am over eating even though I know that I am not.

Any help would be appreciated!