Shoulder Pain

[Stephanie Gamez Ramirez 3]

Post-op 6 days..will the pain in my shoulder ever go away. I can't stand it. Any tips, how to deal with it. Is it normal..the pain in my stomach has gone down..yay, for that..

[Sharpie 3,306]

yes it will go away . use a heating pad and try to move as much as possible. I think my shoulder pain lasted about 10 days. I still get a little pain in my left shoulder if I eat too fast.

[CherieRyde 227]

This is so very normal. Try walking and take a Gas-X strip. I feel like I should have stock in that company now ...

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

Walk a lot and ask a pal to do karate chops on your neck and shoulders a few times a day.

[louluch 7]

The shoulder pain was the worst part of the surgery, mine lasted well into day 20 post op. It was crippling at times, I found that nothing really helped to ease it, I moved around and applied hot packs as often as possible. I also get a pinch in my left shoulder if I eat too quickly at times. Hang in there, it's completely normal due to the Co2 they use to inflate your abdomen so that they can see/move your organs to get to your stomach. Give it time.

[Hollyapplej 14]

The shoulder pain will get better. Mines still hurt if i eat too much. Its almost like its saying to me thats enough:-)

Edited February 19, 2015 by Hollyapplej