Is this normal at 2 weeks post-op?

88KEYZ · May 2, 2008

This Saturday May 3 will be two weeks since I was banded. I have really been feeling great, losing weight very easily and keeping liquids down with no problem. Today I had severe left shoulder pain, :wub: which has not happened after the first 4 days or so. I ended up taking a cup of coffee, adding frozen yogurt, Protein Powder and ice, mixing it up in the blender and drinking about 4 ounces of it, it totally helped me to pass the gas and go to the restroom. :thumbup: Is this normal? Has anyone else had this much gas at 2 weeks past surgery day? My stomach is sore at the port area as well. Is this normal? Other than that I truly feel great! I am happy to have had this surgery and very happy for changing my life. :thumbup:

MeatballsMom · May 2, 2008

I am only 3 days post op but the gas I have is something horrible:eek:. I can pass gas, well down below, but cannot burp to save my life. I have pains in my chest and my back, which I am told some do have trouble in the begining. I was told to walk, try lying in different positions and that eventually my body will catch up to the procedure. Not sure what else to tell ya except maybe try some Gas-X. The nurse in the hospital told me that it was okay to take that, just becareful how much you take, and it does depend on the meds your doc has you on. :wub:

mama59 · May 2, 2008

I am ten days out and still find myself with discomfort. my port site is very tender and tonight I have pain on my right side up into my back. I think it depends on the person and how much you are doing. My surgeon said the port site will be tender for quite awhile. mama59

shelleym · May 2, 2008

Totally normal. At least it was for me. The gas used to fill up your stomach cavatity with has no where to go - so it picks an area to settle in to. Mine was the shoulder like your's is now. It took about two good weeks. I tried to stay away from gassy producing foods - but, your going to be a farting machine :thumbup: I had my lap band done 7/2007 and I get some shoulder pain still if I completely stress out at work but, it's nothing like the first two weeks after surgery. It will get better! Ps. Hot pad works at night too!:wub:

Kat225 · May 2, 2008

It's not gas that settles in the actual shoulder...it is gas that pushes on your diaphram, that causes pain in your shoulder due to certain nerves or something like that...very normal that's why I know this. I've read many people complain about it. Luckily I didn't have this.

medge1113 · May 3, 2008

The pain your feeling is gas from the surgery i had the same problem I thought I was having a heart attack but the pain let up after passing the gas walking helps