Post operative pain

[Guest Spaqueen]

I was banded last Friday February 28. I haven't been able to go back to work because the pain in my left shoulder comes in waves and it is very painful. I also have a lot of indigestion and stomach cramps.

I am quite worried and hope the pain goes away soon. Did anyone else experience this level of discomfort? If so when did you feel better?

[bigmom 1]

The pain in your shoulder is the gas from the operation. The best thing is to move your shoulder alot when the pain comes ( like making big arm circles or swimming motions) to move the gas around. To move the gas in your stomach walk around as much as possible.

I promise it will subside. Keep strong.

[Pacomomma 0]

walk ,walking helps alot. and congrats . Take it easy now remember you just had major surgery. You will feel better in a few days

[Penni60 45]

It took me a good week to get back to feeling better. I can only guess that the pains in your shoulder are from gas that the surgeons use to get a better field of vision. IT will be reabsorbed into your system. Walking can help and so can heating pads. I just know that every day gets better and better.

I was banded last Friday February 28. I haven't been able to go back to work because the pain in my left shoulder comes in waves and it is very painful. I also have a lot of indigestion and stomach cramps.

I am quite worried and hope the pain goes away soon. Did anyone else experience this level of discomfort? If so when did you feel better?

[Guest RainyKiss]

i was banded in mid oct 2004, and had that severe shoulder pain too, it actually lasted about 3 months...it started to fade then eventually went away, so good luck to ya!

[HarleyNana 10]

I too had shoulder pain, massaging helped a lot, even quick short massage helped. Penni's right every day is better.

[Guest Spaqueen]

Thanks for your support! Makes me feel like I'm not so alone!