Does anyone else have pain in their shoulder and upper chest? I was banded 2 years ago and lost 100 pounds before getting pregnant. Unfortunately, I gained 40 back when my band was let out for the pregnancy and now have it nice and snug again. I don't remember this pain when it was tight last time. I know it's not a heart attack because it's been happening daily since my last fill. Anyone else have this and if so, do you know why it happens?

mcompton,

I was banded 11th sept 2009 and still get pain in both shoulders. Talking this over with my doctor he advised me that when a band is put in place they damage the tissue around the band and sometimes the nerves are also damaged and this is why some people get this pain. He told me that in most cases the pain goes and the tissue repairs, but there are some patients who will have this continue for a very long time.

I live in the UK, but I had my surgery in Belgium.

Katy

Does anyone else have pain in their shoulder and upper chest? I was banded 2 years ago and lost 100 pounds before getting pregnant. Unfortunately, I gained 40 back when my band was let out for the pregnancy and now have it nice and snug again. I don't remember this pain when it was tight last time. I know it's not a heart attack because it's been happening daily since my last fill. Anyone else have this and if so, do you know why it happens?

Gas pain can cause the shoulder and chest pains too. Maybe you have a gas bubble stuck in your band. My Dr says that Mylanta/gas works better than the gas strips. You might give that a try. Hope it gets better soon. And congrats on the baby!