Post op shoulder pain

[Redhead1 0]

Looking for anyone who has experienced this, I have had left shoulder pain since banding on June 30th. I know it is normal from the CO2 they put in your abdomen, but 4 weeks out and it still bothers me. When I burp or hiccup it is a killer. I have talked to my doctor and he said it will pass. I have also talked with a orthopedic dr and he says some times the nerves in our stomach refer the pain. It is driving me crazy. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced it. I have lost 11lbs since surgery. Hey, but can't get my fill for a few more weeks, cuz I'm going out of town the day I was scheduled and was afraid to leave state if something went wrong. I'm still a scaried cat sometimes.

Red:ohmy:

[HeatherO 7]

Mine lasted for 5 or 6 weeks until it lessoned. Now I get an occasional twinge if I eat too much. It was really bad the first four weeks or so. The only thing that really helped was a little massage and taking a bath where I soak my neck and shoulders in very hot Water but keep my incisions above the Water.

I have a hiatal hernia repair done during surgery so it might have contributed to extra pain. It was not the gas but it was mentioned that there is a nerve in the diaphram which was the most likely culprit. It definitely passed and I am good now.

[titancupcake 0]

Hi

I had the horrible shoulder pain for a long time after surgery. For me it was gas, I would have a burp (belch) finally come out that could rival a football team. No joke, then the pain would go away. Try massaging your shoulder and get up and walk around right after you eat and drink, it sometimes would help.

[kdlee 0]

I think I can help you! I had surgery June 30th also, but I didn't start having shoulder pain until last week. The pain was so severe I was in tears. After talking to my Dr's office I worked things out and the pain is completely gone now! I started taking, under the advice of my physician, Zantac twice a day. I eat six or seven 1/2 cup meals a day. I am still on the pureed stage. I stop at 1/2 a cup and eat no more! It I am still hungry 30 minutes later I'll have a bit more. This has made my shoulder pain go completely away. The NP at my Dr's office thought I may have been eating too much and having acid production too, even though I had no heartburn. I hope this helps and that you feel better soon!

[Redhead1 0]

Thanks so much, glad to know I'm not alone. Hopefully it will pass. I also had hiatal hernia repair. Good luck and thanks again.

Red

[Redhead1 0]

Thanks so much for advice, glad to know I'm not alone.

Red

[anglyn 0]

I also feel pain in left shoulder when I eat too much too quickly. This is known as "refered pain". Just like when your jaw, arm and shoulder will hurt and ache while having a heart attack.