Had sleeve 1/29, still have left side and shoulder pain - advice please

[bbsbk221 23]

just had surgery on 1/29. Doing what I'm supposed to do but still have left side pain in stomach and in left shoulder. Hurts to breathe in. Looking for any advice, please

[Bufflehead 6,358]

Did they give you an incentive spirometer to use? If so, keep using it every hour or two. Walk as much as you can. If the pain persists, definitely get in touch with your surgeon! Your surgeon can -- I hope -- give you much better medical advice than strangers on the internet!

[mduffield 252]

I second the incentive spirometer! I'm 4 weeks out and still have left side aches. Just takes time. The gas will pass with walking and time for most people. Don't hesitate to contact your dr, if you think something is abnormal. Hang in there! It gets better every day.

[Jlkhollins 38]

I had surgery on 1/29 and still have left shoulder aches...no stomach pain though. It never hurts to check in with your surgeon or the nurse at the surgeon's office. Better safe than sorry!!

Jennifer

[boosh10 98]

I made the mistake of not doing the spirometer and boy was that a huge mistake!!! Terrible pain for days.

[JessicaMichelle 0]

I was a bad patient and did not use the spirometer - surgery 1/20. But my best friend for the first 2 weeks were gas-x strips which helped my shoulder pain. Also walking really eased my stomach/shoulder pain.