I was banded 08-30-07. I have ALWAYS had this pain in my shoulder. I can not figure out if it is when I get full (which is when I feel it the most) or then some days I wake up with this pain. I do not ever throw up unless I eat something that just gets stuck. Instead I feel this shoulder pain all the time. I am not sure that this is normal. It prevents me from wanting to get a fill because I think that I am not ready for one ( I have not had one since Sept), but I still have the major tightness in my left shoulder. Does anyone else have this problem?

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I have also been banded since 2007 and have never had any problems but if I am too full my left shoulder will let me know!

I was banded on the 23rd of this month i have been CONSTANTLY having left shoulder pains. If you find out anything about this please PM me or something cause its really affecting me

I was banded with the 4cc lap band in September 2007. When I was full, it was the usual burping, runny nose and coughing. In October 0f 2009, I had to have that band removed because of slippage and the developement of a hiatal hernia. That band was removed, the hernia repaired and a new AP Lap band placed. Brother !! Do I know what you are talking about with the shoulder pain. It is intense in my left shoulder when I eat solids or even drink too fast. My research has shown this is a common symptom with band patients; but, totally new to me with this new band. One time, in a restaurant, I had to totally convince some people with me that I was not having a heart attack when I reached up to my left shoulder while eating. I can tell you that it will take me a while to learn how to deal with this and how to avoid getting to the point of that pain. Incidentally, the band procedure has been great for me. I have lost 98 pounds since my first surgery and am 11 pounds from my original goal.

Funny, I get a sharp pain in left shoulder if I haven't ate in awhile & I'm hungry. I've heard a lot of people talk of this.

I was banded in April 07 I have had shoulder pain every since. My dr said it usually goes away in all but about 5%. Sometimes its much worse then others, and I even get it in my right shoulder too. I try to figure out what causes it cuz there really is no ryme or reason..Oh but yah I have A LOT of burping at the same time, its a constant burping and I have often wondered if the cold weather makes it worse for me? I dunno..