Hiatal Hernia and LapBand surgery post op

[kentx05 3]

Hello everyone. I was just banded this past Monday, Aug 9th. My hiatal hernia was also repaired at this time. What I have noticed is a bad ache anytime I take a deep breath on my left shoulder and rib cage. I've been reading around and I now know that this is normal for those who also had hiatal hernia repair on the same day.

My question is, when did your left shoulder or rib pain go away? I'm looking for those like me who had both surgeries on the same day laproscopically. I would hate to have a tight chest and ribcage everytime I take a deep breath. Any help would be great.

[Katy Castro 1]

I had both on the same day and the shoulder pain and the ability to take a deep breath came back about 6 days post-op. I used my heating pad A LOT though to help ease the discomfort... it worked.

[stefaniwg 172]

I also had both done when I was banded on 7/22. It took about 2 weeks for it to go away with out it bothering me at all during the day. Take deep breaths through out the day (i know its painful) and walk as much as possible. Let the gas out! It will get better. Good luck!

[CoriCA 0]

Ken,

I had the surgery the same day.( Aug. 9th) Its day four and I feel like crap. I have the rib pain and the feeling of my stomach in the back of my throat that just makes me feel like I want to throw up all day. I also had the hernia repaired. I don't know if what I am experiencing is typical, but I know its not fun. Can't sleep and frustrated.

[kentx05 3]

Ken,

I had the surgery the same day.( Aug. 9th) Its day four and I feel like crap. I have the rib pain and the feeling of my stomach in the back of my throat that just makes me feel like I want to throw up all day. I also had the hernia repaired. I don't know if what I am experiencing is typical, but I know its not fun. Can't sleep and frustrated.

CoriCa,

Hang in there. We're in it together. I still have my rib and shoulder pain but the solace I have is that the pain always goes away. It has gotten better every day but I just want to feel like I did pre-op. Still, I trust everybody when they say it'll eventually go away. I don't have the nauseous feeling just yet. The pain is annoying enough though.

[kentx05 3]

I also had both done when I was banded on 7/22. It took about 2 weeks for it to go away with out it bothering me at all during the day. Take deep breaths through out the day (i know its painful) and walk as much as possible. Let the gas out! It will get better. Good luck!

Thanks for the advice stefaniwig. I've been taking deep breaths into the little apparatus they gave me before leaving the hosptital. Yesterday I went out on my own and walked but found myself tired and slow. Afterwards I did feel better though.

One thing I can't stomach though is eating more than one Protein shake. Yuk.

[kentx05 3]

I had both on the same day and the shoulder pain and the ability to take a deep breath came back about 6 days post-op. I used my heating pad A LOT though to help ease the discomfort... it worked.

Thanks for the good news KatyinLasVegas. I do use my heating pad but I'm scared it might burn a whole in me after how many times I"ve used it. Lol.

[hotsexyrunnerchick 5]

Day 11 and i am still there with you guys !

[jamelyn1979 1]

Hello everyone. I was just banded this past Monday, Aug 9th. My hiatal hernia was also repaired at this time. What I have noticed is a bad ache anytime I take a deep breath on my left shoulder and rib cage. I've been reading around and I now know that this is normal for those who also had hiatal hernia repair on the same day.

My question is, when did your left shoulder or rib pain go away? I'm looking for those like me who had both surgeries on the same day laproscopically. I would hate to have a tight chest and ribcage everytime I take a deep breath. Any help would be great.

I am 10 day post-op with the same hiatal hernia repair and I still have problems w/ my left shoulder & my rib cage with deep breathes. I go in for my post -op follow up today with my dr. and I'm going to ask him about when we I should feel some relief.

Congrats on the band, welcome to the otherside!!

[kentx05 3]

Jamelyn, please fill us in on when the pain goes away. Thanks.

[wickwit 1]

Today I'm post op day 9, and finally no pain under my ribcage, but it feels sort of tight. Usually the shoulder pain comes back in the evening, especially if I've pushed it (cleaning the bathroom, sorting laundry, loading and emptying the dishwasher, THEN shopping for tile and kitchen cabinets) I thought I was gonna die the day I did all that, which was day 5 post op. I only take the liquid Lortab right before I go to bed, and last night was the first time I didn't take any.

The pain really does get better everyday. But I haven't been able to drink more than one Protein shake a day, and I know I'm drinking enough Water. Oh well, little by little it'll get better.

[Isa Bella 0]

I had the hernia repair same day also. The pain your feeling is due to the gas. It tends to settle in your chest shoulder area for some reason. Walking helps alot. I bought Gas-x b4 surgery cuz everyone on here was tellling me it would help & sooo glad I did. Gas-x either chewable tabs or dissolving strips work great. Take it 1 day at a time. Dont try to do to much. Your body needs to heal. It will be 4wks for me on monday & you will be feeling better very soon. Best of luck on your journeys and looking forward to getting updates from all of you.

This is a great forum & go to the chat room also. They have been very helpful.

[Llyra 3]

I had both surgeries done at the same time and all I really recall is the wonderful relief I got from pain associated with the hernia. I do remember the doc telling me that I'd feel some pressure and pain from the gas used in the surgery, but it wasn't nearly as uncomfortably after lapband as it was after another surgery I had. Hang in there. It will improve on its own schedule.