Air in your tissues?

Eiramana · April 6, 2008

Question for any and all?

When we were leaving the hospital the nurse told my mom that I might have some pain under my shoulders as air gets trapped inside the tissues during surgery. Has anyone else had this and how long does it last?

Just curious...

Thanks!

Anamarie

smgallop · April 6, 2008

I was banded on April 3rd and today is the first day that I've not had the pain in my neck and shoulder. Hang in there and take your pain meds. You'll feel better soon. :regular_smile:

Eiramana · April 6, 2008

Thanks for the reply! I appreciate it. Good luck to you, too!

shortgal · April 6, 2008

they pumped gas into your stomach to inflate it for more working room as they perform the procedure. It takes a few days to go away. Walk as much as you can and some say a heating pad is helpful.

It is normal.

Winegoddesstx · April 6, 2008

they pumped gas into your stomach to inflate it for more working room as they perform the procedure. It takes a few days to go away. Walk as much as you can and some say a heating pad is helpful.
It is normal.

I had my surgery on April 1 and I'm still having some strong, sporadic gas pains. I have not taken anything for it and I probably should be walking more, but it has been a little better each day.

Cheers!

emb5126 · April 7, 2008

heyy guys. i was also banded on april 3rd, and the gas pain is getting better. it was really bad the first two days but walking around and gas x has helped alot! even try taking deep breaths.. it hurts but it will move the gas pain around so its not just hovering around your belly. im having more trouble with trying to get anything down. it feels like EVERYTHING.. meds, shakes and soup.. gets stuck in my chest. its weird.. im going to call my dr. in the morning. hope your gas pain goes away soon!