Shoulder pain

[cdann 0]

Hi, I am day 4, and have this sharp pain in my left shoulder. It goes away when I lie down flat, but unfortunately with 2 kids under 5 I don't have that luxury. Doctors Rn advised it is wind pain, has anyone else had anything similar and how long did it last

[krzy4vt 109]

I was banded Monday and have the gas pain so bad in my back and shoulders. I use the gasX strips and I find that walking is helping. Also a heating pad when you get a chance to sit. I hv a 4 yr old and I know how it is. I hope this helps you some. Good luck in your journey!

[Banjo257 920]

It is suppose to pass after a few days.

[Eria 2]

I had it pretty bad until about day 4 or 5, on an off.

I used Voltarin emugel on it which really helped.. Am in Aus so may have different product

I am 2 weeks post op and have been getting it randomly when I've been overdoing it and straining myself.. Which is really weird because it is meant to be from gas pains.. Anyone else had this?

[vanessa1215 35]

I had it pretty bad until about day 4 or 5' date=' on an off.

I used Voltarin emugel on it which really helped.. Am in Aus so may have different product

I am 2 weeks post op and have been getting it randomly when I've been overdoing it and straining myself.. Which is really weird because it is meant to be from gas pains.. Anyone else had this?[/quote']

Did you also have hernia repair? That is linked to shoulder pain as well as the gas. I found, even if I didn't have gas in the morning, if I still took my gas x chewable then an in the evening, it really helped the gas stay at bay and eased the pain. Good luck!!

[LaLu 37]

I get really bad pain in my left shoulder/neck if I end up eating too much or too fast. Instead of getting a full tummy the pain is reflected through to my shoulder and neck. My doctor told me if I didn't have the lapband, instead of getting shoulder or neck pain I would probably have really bad heartburn/reflux/indigestion. I've never had any of those problems before, but I assume my neck pain is better than getting that Not sure if it's the same pain as you, but just thought I'd share incase someone else gets this pain.

I also get unbearable pains in my arms when I drink alcohol, to the point of laying on the bathroom floor crying and screaming for about 6 hours lol. It's because my body wants to throw up the alcohol, or just from bad reflux, but the lapband stops it and reflects the pain into my arms. So I rarely drink, and when I do I prepare myself to deal with a lotttt of pain lol.

I went to my normal doctor about these problems heaps for like a year thinking it was something major like blood clots, and then I saw a new doctor when my normal doctor was away and he knew straight away both problems were lapband related

[ryanwebman1 0]

I am on day three and the pain I have in my upper chest and shoulder hurts so bad I'm taking perks but it still comes back bad help

[LaLu 37]

I am on day three and the pain I have in my upper chest and shoulder hurts so bad I'm taking perks but it still comes back bad help

That is because of the surgeon. It's normal they put a lof of pressure on your shoulders/chest/neck when they operate on you. It's normal for any operation. You can also get bruises and stuff but the pain is the main side effect from it

[Eria 2]

Did you also have hernia repair? That is linked to shoulder pain as well as the gas. I found' date=' even if I didn't have gas in the morning, if I still took my gas x chewable then an in the evening, it really helped the gas stay at bay and eased the pain. Good luck!![/quote']

I didn't have hernia repair.. I think I just over exerted myself before healed.. Was told would need to walk a bit today but turned out to be over an hour hike up hill ..... Then again back. The shoulder pain has already passed with rest

[Eria 2]

I get really bad pain in my left shoulder/neck if I end up eating too much or too fast. Instead of getting a full tummy the pain is reflected through to my shoulder and neck. My doctor told me if I didn't have the lapband' date=' instead of getting shoulder or neck pain I would probably have really bad heartburn/reflux/indigestion. I've never had any of those problems before, but I assume my neck pain is better than getting that Not sure if it's the same pain as you, but just thought I'd share incase someone else gets this pain.

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Maybe this I why I am getting the should pain 2 weeks post op - ill have to see if its happening when I drink'eat' too much.. Not worried tho.

Thanks!