OMG Shoulder pain!!

[Blayden2029 15]

So I'm 1 day post-op. Just got home from the hospital. I cannot believe the shoulder pain! I remember coming out the anesthesia and it being my first complaint. I did tons of research and never once read about this side effect! It's awful. I hurts worse than my incisions. The Dr and nurses explained that it's from the gas they put in the cavity to do the operation, but golly, it hurts!

[ali is changing 14]

I had surgery 3/8/13 my left shoulder pain was sooooo awful, and now I still have pain there. Anytime I have gas of any kind I feel like I'm having a heart attack .. Almost 4 months later

[sallie2 13]

Had my surgery March 13, 2013. And my shoulder hurt and the pain put me into tears. The more activity I was, the faster the gas left. So I began to walk daily. Not that I have continued this but the pain is gone. Best of luck.

[gigglypug 77]

I had very bad shoulder pain immediately after surgery. The hospital gave me this little beauty and between it and the pain meds, I was snoozing in no time:

http://www.shop.kozizones.com/Kozi-Natural-Neck-KNN.htm

I'm sure there are other brands/similar products, I liked this one because it also has aromatherapy. Popping it into the microwave for 1 minute and then putting it on my shoulders was a HUGE "aaaaahhhhh...." moment

[gowalking 10,790]

So I'm 1 day post-op. Just got home from the hospital. I cannot believe the shoulder pain! I remember coming out the anesthesia and it being my first complaint. I did tons of research and never once read about this side effect! It's awful. I hurts worse than my incisions. The Dr and nurses explained that it's from the gas they put in the cavity to do the operation, but golly, it hurts!

Wow...surprised you did not know about this. Shoulder pain after surgery comments are all over this forum. It's a very common thing and yes, is due to the gas they use during the surgery. It helps to walk walk walk and use a heating pad. Good luck.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

day 5 to about 8, i wanted hub to take his chainsaw and remove my left shoulder

it will pass, i promise...take pain meds to help (walk as much as you can)...gas x did not help my shoulder......use a heating pad, a hot water bottle and my fave, stand in hot shower with Water hitting my shoulder..i can promise it will get better even though it doesnt seem like it now.

[Blayden2029 15]

Wow...surprised you did not know about this. Shoulder pain after surgery comments are all over this forum. It's a very common thing and yes, is due to the gas they use during the surgery. It helps to walk walk walk and use a heating pad. Good luck.

On the site, I focused mainly on pre-op. Wish I had dug a little deeper into post-op. Nothing knowing could have done for this pain though!

[gowalking 10,790]

On the site, I focused mainly on pre-op. Wish I had dug a little deeper into post-op. Nothing knowing could have done for this pain though!

Oh.....OK. Duh...I should have realized that. True that knowing about this would not have changed anything but at least you wouldn't have been so taken by surprise. Hope the posts are making you feel a little better in that you are experiencing what many of us experienced as well.

[utkscvol1 125]

You are so not alone! When I woke up that's the first place I felt it was my right shoulder!! Been the worst part of the surgery!

[Deb_Believes 31]

I had very bad shoulder pain immediately after surgery. The hospital gave me this little beauty and between it and the pain meds' date=' I was snoozing in no time:

http://www.shop.kozizones.com/Kozi-Natural-Neck-KNN.htm

I'm sure there are other brands/similar products, I liked this one because it also has aromatherapy. Popping it into the microwave for 1 minute and then putting it on my shoulders was a HUGE "aaaaahhhhh...." moment

Gigglypug, Thanks so much for this info! I just ordered one to use post-surgery (July 1st is my date)! Much appreciated!

[Jkgbander 9]

I'm over 3 weeks post op and the shoulder pain was HORRIBLE!!!! I was told about it but I'm with Hub's old lady on here, I wanted my husband to chop my left shoulder off. I walked I did the pain meds I did the Gas X and it took 2 weeks to go away. Heating pad and I bought one of those neck things you microwave and the heat felt good but it's a pain that you cannot describe. Good luck and it will leave but it takes a while.

[karenw 21]

Having surgery on Monday, not sure if I should be reading these horror stories on here getting scared...

[GToukas62 6]

So I'm 1 day post-op. Just got home from the hospital. I cannot believe the shoulder pain! I remember coming out the anesthesia and it being my first complaint. I did tons of research and never once read about this side effect! It's awful. I hurts worse than my incisions. The Dr and nurses explained that it's from the gas they put in the cavity to do the operation, but golly, it hurts!

That was the first thing I said when I came out of surgery...my daughter who had her's done a few months ago warned me about it...Walking does help...so if you are able to walk as much as possible

[Judy Robinette 51]

Having surgery on Monday, not sure if I should be reading these horror stories on here getting scared...

Don't let us scare you, honestly is the best medicine! I can assure you that the gas pains will go away, but yes they are horrible! I can barely feel mine now and I am just 1 week fresh out of surgery. I feel 110% better, but hungry.

[gigglypug 77]

Having surgery on Monday, not sure if I should be reading these horror stories on here getting scared...

Don't be scared!! It's nothing your pain meds can't handle...just take them on time (no merit points for being a "tough guy/gal"), sip your Water and walk as much as possible and you'll be back to normal before you know it