Please help... gas pains

Liz1531 · September 3, 2007

My shoulder is killing me. It's hurt to breath even. I have been on the go all day so walking and activity shouldn't be an issue. I've been taking the gas X. It's pretty bad right now. Any advice please?

2bthinagn · September 3, 2007

Try a heat pad on your chest,shoulder or upper back. That helped me.

kaohinani · September 3, 2007

someone told me that just lying down flat on her back worked, and I must say it seems to help me momentarily. I still have some shoulder pain, I was banded 8/29/07

lapbandade · September 3, 2007

The nurse told me to lay on the side that hurts. It works. I also use a moist heat pad that you warm in the microwave. It also delivers relief. I see you're just a day behind me in banding. The pain should be diminishing, if you are walking. My stomach/side pain is almost totally gone, and my left shoulder feels better every day. Today it is very bearable. Hope this helps. Keep us posted.

kaohinani · September 3, 2007

I am doing much better today. Less gas pain, only the one in the shoulder left. Not too much port pain. I went to the gym today and walked 10 minutes on the treadmill and 15 minutes on the stairmaster. I am feeling kind of low on energy but I will take my Vitamins and Protein Shakes and hope that it helps. Take Care.. keep in touch

Dweasel · September 4, 2007

I am having the same issue, I was banded 8/29. I try to take ibuprofen 3x a day, and alternate heat and ice to the shoulder, the ice has really helped. Good luck and hang in there!

kacee · September 8, 2007

HELLO???? Take your PAIN meds! That's what they are there for! I lived on mine for a week after surgery. It HELPS!!! Don't suffer and don't try to be a martyr...there is no reward in it. Sounds like you are doing the right things. The more moving you do the more it will move around inside you and try to get out. You should be farting and burping up a storm.