Left Shoulder Pain

[fionasmom 0]

I am new to this forum. I was banded on 8/15/12. I have had left shoulder pain since the surgery. It was excruciating yesterday. I actually have been taking my pain med for only that. I spoke with my Doctor about it at my 1 week visit, and she said it will go away. I am also using a heating pad, but no relief. Any suggestions?

[Mayasgram 351]

Gas X and movement ....it is awful it will go away movement help the most.

[Staypuft 2]

it is most likely still gas trapped inside, i had it for awhile as well until until i got up and walked around the house.. like doing laps.. helped me

[fionasmom 0]

My doc said it is phrenic nerve pain, caused by irritation to the diaphragm. The nerve travels up to the shoulder. I am walking around a lot and it seems slightly better. Thanks for the info!

[zinhaa 363]

Totally normal.

It will go away eventually.

Walking helped me a lot