dawnmac3903 103 Posted April 17, 2016 Ok so I was sleeved on April 13, 2016 and have had the worst upper body pain since I got out of surgery. My shoulders and upper back are so sore. I was told it was gas from them pumping it into my belly during surgery but it still hurts so bad. I have been walking and taking Gas ex strips but it doesn't seem to be helping?! It's also causing it to be very painful when I swallow anything! Almost like there's too much air in there ?!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KristenLe 5,979 Posted April 17, 2016 Make sure you have talked to your Surgeon and if it's expected then be sure to take your prescribed pain meds and keep walking. Concentrate on getting all of your fluids in. Hopefully you'll feel better soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daisee68 2,493 Posted April 17, 2016 I am sorry I don't have an answer for you, but don't be afraid to call the on-call doctor. It is probably the gas and swelling but never hurts to ask a medical expert. I had some issues with another surgery with that kind of pain and they said it was gas but still..... In the meantime while you are waiting on a call back, try laying on a heating pad or even putting a heating pad on your stomach. That seemed to help my gas. Oh and you can take more of the Gas-X strips than it says on the package. The strips are actually a pretty low dose. Good luck! Call the dr and don't get dehydrated! Just take tiny tiny sips every 5 minutes - set your timer on your phone and use a medicine cup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dawnmac3903 103 Posted April 17, 2016 Thanks! I just woke up with the worst nausea. I'm definitely calling the surgeon. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gd94134 4 Posted April 22, 2016 Ok so I was sleeved on April 13, 2016 and have had the worst upper body pain since I got out of surgery. My shoulders and upper back are so sore. I was told it was gas from them pumping it into my belly during surgery but it still hurts so bad. I have been walking and taking Gas ex strips but it doesn't seem to be helping?! It's also causing it to be very painful when I swallow anything! Almost like there's too much air in there ?!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Try peppermint tea it helps get rid of any excess gas.It worked for me I had the same problem post op it wasn't fun.The peppermint tea did the trick. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockOn 2 Posted April 22, 2016 Peppermint us all I drank when I got home. Works wonders on your tummy and gas. Congrats on your sleeve. I'm 4 months out and 71 lbs down. Never felt better. I had some complications with and incision opening up. Took 3 months to close. So I wasn't allowed to work out. Despite these speed bumps we endure it all ends up being a distance memory. Walk as much as you can. It helps the gas move out. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
