tazvonnieb 5 Posted November 21, 2012 Hi please help. I am in extreme pain in left shoulder and have tried everything I can think of any suggestions are much appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2muchfun 8,927 Posted November 21, 2012 You need to fill in your profile or offer more information if you want advice/help? tmf 1 DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toddy 758 Posted November 21, 2012 If you're very newly banded it's probably gas pain. Not much to be done except pain meds and a heating pad may help a bit. When I was first banded I didn't need the pain meds for my incisions, but I did need them for a couple of days due to the gas pains. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703 Posted November 21, 2012 With a blank profile and no background information given, we can't possibly know how to help except tell you to go to your surgeon or ER Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tazvonnieb 5 Posted November 21, 2012 My op was last Wednesday and I seemed to be fine but just the past couple of days the pain in my shoulder is so unbearable I have tried windeze,peppermint tea and gripe Water with no relief from any of these and I have been walking about quite a fair bit too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLORIDAYS 3,040 Posted November 21, 2012 I agree with the others...we do not have enough info to offer suggestions. If you prefer not to give it... then I suggest calling the Dr or going to the ER. WIshing you well.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLORIDAYS 3,040 Posted November 21, 2012 My op was last Wednesday and I seemed to be fine but just the past couple of days the pain in my shoulder is so unbearable I have tried windeze,peppermint tea and gripe Water with no relief from any of these and I have been walking about quite a fair bit too. Ahh thanks for the info. It sound little gas left over from surgery. Walking is about the best way to relieve it. But you could try Gas x or some other OTC relief. If its as bad as it sounds you may want to call the Dr for other suggestions. You should feel better soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
line-dancer 810 Posted November 21, 2012 Iuse gasx helped a bit heating pad and hot shower (I know not suppose tobut I needed relief) don't be afraid to call the doctor and see what else he can offer. It does get better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildrose1966 396 Posted November 21, 2012 I used gasx, peppermint tea and a heating pad. It seemed to hurt less if I was standing and walking rather than sitting. Good luck. Sorry to say that although I didn't get alot of gas pain, it popped up periodically for about 5 weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acoleman380 23 Posted November 21, 2012 Oh my gosh do i remember those gas pains...ugh!!! Im only 2 weeks post op, but those first 2 or 3 days were brutal! I really thought my collarbone was going to crack in half..lol. I just took gas-x and my pain meds every 4 hrs and kept a heating pad on my shoulder at all times. I also got up and walked up and down my street at least once every couple of hrs. I know walking hurts, but in the end, it was the only thing that really worked the best. Good luck....it will get better....promise! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sHeLLaBee 130 Posted November 21, 2012 Def gas. Walk alot. It helps. Also, heating pads and pain meds. Mine lasted a few months. I am now one year out and still have those pains if i over eat. =/ I've heard there is a nerve that can be damaged by the surgery and cause this, but I can't find anything about it. Hope you feel better soon!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tazvonnieb 5 Posted November 21, 2012 Thank you all so much it's so good to hear you are not alone with this pain. I eventually called the doc and she has given me more pain killers which have helped a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vanessa1215 35 Posted November 21, 2012 The gas pains are baaaad! I was banded last Tuesday so I am about right where you are... My doc also told me in addition to the gas pain, some shoulder pain could be from my hernia repair as it radiates up to the shoulder as well All of the suggestions from others are great and it will get better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tazvonnieb 5 Posted November 23, 2012 Hi It's so good to hear other people in the same situation My pain subsided a little but now I have the sicky feeling honestly getting fed up now I just want to feel normal and stop moaning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reina00 13 Posted November 23, 2012 Thoes are bad I did gasx for mine and my mom would hit my back like a bby and that would help a lot I promise it will get better!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
