5 days post op and shoulder pain?

[Alexrv1 0]

Got banded 2/21/13. Each day that passes I feel better and I'm able to take in more food and liquids with less pain. I put in my frist full day of work today. Feeling tired but hanging in there.

I didn't have any noticible shoulder pains after my surgery or if i did, very, very minimal. But I woke up this morning and my left shoulder has really been hurting me. Could it still be the gas from the surgery 5 days out? I tried the gas-x strips and they hellp for the gas from eating/drinking but they didn't help the shoulder pain. Could I try Mylanta liquid?

[kazjim98 618]

It does sound like gas pain....my surgeon told me it's the nerve that runs up to your shoulder that is irritated by the gas. I had it from day 2 until about day 9 and it really kicked my butt...the only thing that helped me was my heating pad..Congratulations on your banding and Best Wishes!

[♕ajtexas♕ 3,771]

Yes the shoulder pain is from the gas used during your surgery. GasX will not help this. Walking and a heating pad is what is recommended. As for Mylanta you should call your doctor and ask.

Sorry you are suffering, but it will ease up.

Congrats on your new healthy life.

[wildrose1966 396]

Shoulder pain came and went for about 2.5 months. Gasx, heating pad, peppermint tea. I usually felt alot of relief if I stood and walked around.