Chellz423

Mine is right next to my belly button

The chest pain goes away, but I'm 26 days post op and I still get the shoulder pain every now and then. Gas-X and walking helps.....get well soon

I had the SILS procedure on the 7th and you can't even tell I had surgery because it's in my belly button area love it.

Thank you for the responses. HeatherO, I didn't get a hernia repair, but when I spoke to the doctor he says it's gas and to keep walking. He also suggested sleeping flat on the floor. You desribed my pain exactly a pinching sensation, the worst. I will try soaking and sleeping on the floor.

Hey everyone, I'm 21 days post op and this shoulder pain on my left side is unbearable......any suggestions on how long it lasts or what to do to get rid of it....thanks for any help

Thanks for the encouragement everyone. I will definately keep everyone posted. @Deekel, I currently don't get the gas pain in my chest anymore, but I still get the pain in my left side of my back/shoulder, it's the worst. Just about once a day, try walking my often and Gas-X helps as well. Get better soon. I was pushed to the mushy stage early, but mostly mash potatoes and fruit. Be blessed everyone

I'm haven't posted since the day before my surgery. I was banded on 10/7/09 and it was a painful and interesting experience. The shoulder and chest pain was almost unbearable and I ended up staying 3 days in the hospital because I kept throwing up. I didn't go back to work until today. The first week and half were tough, but I feel much better and able to exercise. Biggest advice: walk and Gas-X lol. No regrets and currently healing and learning how to eat agin. My first fill is scheduled for 11/17/09. :wink2:

Day 7 post op.......gas pain in my chest and shoulder is unbearable, but I'm able to walk a lot more now.

Thanks....good luck and continued success :-)

I have to be at the hospital in 4 hours......I couldn't sleep I was so nervous, excited and just ready to be post op......I was on full liquids for 7 days and clear liquids yesterday. I can't believe this journey began in June :-)

thank you, that was sweet. I definately will :-)

I'm excited, nervous and starving.....on a clear liquid diet until tomorrow!!!!!!:thumbup:

Definately rough.....are you allowed sugar and fat free pudding and jello, healthy choice soups....that's what I'm allowed on mine including shakes

Its all up to you, like I had to do a lot of test.....like a upper gi, sleep study, echo, chest xray, pft, stress study and ekg....I just made. The appointments back to back....sometimes 2 in a day...verify what the surgeon and insurance requires

10/7 in da building lol

Welcome and Congrats :-)

I needed cardio clearance as well.....he had to do a stress test, ekg and echo before he could clear me.

Welcome and congrats

Congrats and you're definately doing the right thing by starting now

I agree with Angie, I had to attend a required seminar prior to as well

I definately agree with you, my original date was 9/21 and I didn't get my medical clearance in time, but I'm good for 10/7 ......just stay on top of everything

Good luck and be blessed

Wow.......sorry to hear bandstarr430......my mom doesn't like the idea either but she's supportative, my sister is still coming around, my dad is supportative of whatever I decide......I only told them and 3 friends because I don't want to deal with judgement.

I have no copays, but my nut. and psy were out of network......so all together $400.

Congrats :-)....welcome to the Oct Bandster!!!!