westonmark 1 Posted October 23, 2016 Any body else having shoulder and neck pain after surgery? Can the gases get in your shoulders anything you can do to help it. I'm 3 days post op anybody experience this Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,444 Posted October 24, 2016 Yes, probably most people. Primarily left side. Walk, walk, walk. Over the counter stuff with names like Gas X or gas strips. It will evaporate when it evaporates. Maybe a few days, maybe a few weeks. No way to know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrich612 21 Posted October 24, 2016 Any body else having shoulder and neck pain after surgery? Can the gases get in your shoulders anything you can do to help it. I'm 3 days post op anybody experience this Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using the BariatricPal App Yes I am 10days post op and I woke up with neck and shoulder pain Friday and I used a warm compress and it really helped me. Sent from my SM-G935P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PorkChopExpress 821 Posted October 24, 2016 (edited) It's the surgical gas. If you don't work it out of your body through frequent walking and movement, it will rise in your abdominal cavity like that. You need to move a lot more, so it works its way out. No gas remedies will work, because the gas is not in your digestive tract, it's in your peritoneal cavity. It hasn't worked its way into your digestive tract to move out of your body, yet. Edited October 24, 2016 by PorkChopExpress Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IMissVegas 23 Posted October 24, 2016 Oh yes. The gas definitely causes shoulder, neck pain. It will get better. Sent from my SM-N920P using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nrg33 27 Posted October 27, 2016 Yes it will get better! Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smilenamy again 6 Posted November 4, 2016 Oh my gosh yes.....that was the first thing I felt after I woke up from surgery. I had to take muscle relaxers and pain meds. The most horrible feeling. I have had to go get shoulder and neck massages. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwyenevere 2 Posted November 7, 2016 Hello! I had my surgery on the 25th. The pain will subside. I still feel it every once and awhile but I am positive that it will go completely away. I encourage walking, but make sure you take frequent breaks. Sent from my VS880PP using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
