Post-Op Gas Pain - How long??

[IVIozartsGhost 0]

I'm at the end of day 6 post-op and I've been having a good amount of pain right behind my shoulder. While I didn't have much post-op pain which is probably due to the nice lortab elix, I've just started having this pain today. I stopped taking my pain meds on Sunday and hadn't had any pain.

I took some Advil and I'm hoping it helps, but is it reasonable to have gas pain this long after surgery?

(On a happier note though, I did just spend 40 minutes walking on the treadmill while watching Biggest Loser...I had the pain before I started and I was kinda hoping exercise would help)

Thanks you guys,

[H8thew8 0]

I was told anywhere from 6-10 days. I am 8 days out and nearly all clear!

[lifechange82 0]

omg...i had the WORST gas pain up until 2 or 3 days ago...and i couldnt get it to come out...it just kinda moved around my body. it is very painful, but dont worry it will clear up. also, make sure you are are having regular bowel movements. i know Constipation made my gas much worse. sorry if thats TMI!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jbperry21 1]

I'm at day 8 and I still have some pain behind my left shoulder. It definitely isn't much fun. It's not as bad as it was in the beginning thankfully. I'm hoping mine will clear up soon!