Left Shoulder Pain?

[GodHungryGirl 0]

Hey guys, I'm 9 days post op. I feel great other than this left sided shoulder pain? I have read all of this stuff that the left shoulder pain can mean a leak? I don't have any other symptoms of a leak. Fluids go down great, no pain with intake, nothing else. Could it just be gas? It is worst when I wake up in the morning? It started on about day 5. Looking for some answers, kinda worried.

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[JamieLogical 8,727]

For me the left shoulder pain was gas, but that was gone by 9 days post-op. I think it might be worth a call to your surgeon.

[bookotter 0]

I had the same thing about the same time. My shoulder pain turned out to be pneumonia. I wasn't really coughing at that point, You might want to check with your doctor. Keep drinking as much as you can!! wishing you the best.

[thinnerS 15]

Chances are it's only gas. That's what it feels like shoulder pain. It takes a while for the gas to go away.

[FitFunFamily 53]

Agree that it is likely just gas, however, left shoulder pain (like shoulder blade area) can be a sign of gallbladder stones. I had terrible left shoulder pain and only occasionally had right side abdominal pain when I had my gallbladder out (same time as VSG surgery). Gallbladder issues are common after WLS because of rapid weight loss. Ever feel nauseous?