Roses4me 10 Posted April 18, 2009 Hi Guys, I was banded on tuesday the 14th with the large band and yesterday was the first day I was able to get 6 cups of clear fluids in let alone 8. And to top it off, the wet bowel movements started....geez.... But, my real question is, I started having sharp pains in my left shoulder yesterday and I still have them. They do not radiate down my arm. IS THIS THE GAS PAIN they were warning about? My doctor is keeping me on Clear liquids until I can get 64 ounces of Clear Liquids in and down. This is my 4th day post-op (5:30 a.m.). Thanks in advance for your help! vic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stephanie1972 0 Posted April 18, 2009 Yes!! It absolutely is the gas pain. I was banded just 2 days ago and I have it everywhere...even in my chest. Yesterday was my first day post op and I exercises lightly for 60 minutes. I woke up this morning and feel VERY little pain...trying walking for up to an hour (break it up). It's really supposed to help with the gas pains. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cunob5 0 Posted April 18, 2009 I was banded april 14th . I have had left shoulder pain since post op day 2. It is better when I am in chair laying back. Mine has no relation to full or empty. I just started mushies but I had it when I was on clears. It is worse when I bend. It gets worese at times then is just faintly there. If I rub the area it seems to help briefly. I had thought it had sumtn to do with being able to burp. But now not so sure. I have read many threads and havent found a answer. So I thought I would tell you my expierence. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roses4me 10 Posted April 18, 2009 Thank you everyone! I feel much better now knowing it is probably gas pain. Cuno, you are on mushie food already? My doc wants me on a full liquid diet for two weeks before I can try pureed foods. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SunnyRachel 7 Posted April 18, 2009 Be prepared that it might mildly show up in the future too. Sometimes when I drink Water too fast it returns for a little bit. Happy healing!!! Congrats on your surgery! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laurenlee 1 Posted April 18, 2009 BANDED APRIL 1, 2009 I woke up from surgery with left shoulder pain and it let go at about day 10, returning here and there on occasion. i was so bothered by it because i couldn't take a deep breath which helps with recovery. i am a swimmer and all i wanted to do was take a deep breath. it still hurts a bit on occasion, and like someone above said, it might come back. pain meds help and when you're done with those, tylenol helps. also, i used a heating pad which helped a lot. it gets better. good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
