illinoisGal 1 Posted August 11, 2012 I had my surgery about 5 weeks ago. I was wondering if anyone else gets shoulder pain. I had this right out of surgery but not sure why I am still getting it on occasion. It is usually after I eat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electronicart 120 Posted August 11, 2012 Its called referred pain. There are nerves above your stomach that run to your left shoulder. It will get better with time. I had shoulder pain often after my surgery September 29th, 2011. Now, I rarely have any shoulder pain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mama Mama 23 Posted August 11, 2012 I'm almost 3 weeks post op & have pain in my shoulder every day starting late afternoon until I go to sleep Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nycrdhd 1 Posted August 11, 2012 6 years later I still get it if I over eat (it's my early warning system lol). Take 2 gas-ex it wii help :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rojasanoll 920 Posted August 11, 2012 Use a heating pad at night for 10 minutes. It will relax your back muscles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SageTracey 608 Posted August 11, 2012 After the gas from your operation has passed, shoulder pain is typically a sign that you have eaten too much or too quickly. I am 16 months out and still get the shoulder pain when I don't pay attention to eating with due care. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Summerrain 520 Posted August 11, 2012 After the gas from your operation has passed' date=' shoulder pain is typically a sign that you have eaten too much or too quickly. I am 16 months out and still get the shoulder pain when I don't pay attention to eating with due care.[/quote'] Sagetracey so true, I have noticed this shoulder pain after my fills. If I eat just that bit too much I get the shoulder warning or if I haven't chewed properly before swallowing. Didn't think it was gas pain as that is long gone. I've learnt now after each fill I need to slow down even more and make sure I take smaller bites. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites