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I was banded on 6/30 so today is day 4 and the left shoulder pain is becoming unbearable. it seems to really hit hard in the shoulder and across the chest everytime i stand up, but it is a constant throbbing pain all the time.

the doctor gave me pain meds for it but it doesnt seem to help and i dont like the way it makes me feel .

I am taking gas-x and walking. I dont seem to have any problems with relieving the gas so why so much pain?

any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, this is really wearing me down.

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Sorry it is so constant - the reason for the gas is air that is blown into your stomach during surgery - Try drinkling some hot tea - peppermint seems to work as well as a heating pad - it will get better promise

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Sorry it is so constant - the reason for the gas is air that is blown into your stomach during surgery - Try drinkling some hot tea - peppermint seems to work as well as a heating pad - it will get better promise

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Sorry it is so constant - the reason for the gas is air that is blown into your stomach during surgery - Try drinkling some hot tea - peppermint seems to work as well as a heating pad - it will get better promise

Ok so can you give me a day? lol kidding, thanks I will definetely give the peppermint tea a try today

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Had the same problem and what Debora Anne suggested really helped me. I also ended up using a little Myoflex and that sort of eased the pain as well. My experience has been to warm any liquid up to 140 degrees and drink it slow. That got me through yesterday. Today since the gas is gone I'm not having as much of the shoulder issues at least so far.

Hang in there, it been an uphill ordeal for me too. I feel for you.

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I was banded 6/27. I had very little shoulder pain when I was taking short walks (15 min) throughout the day rather than the long once a day walks or bike I'm now doing. Soooo today I am going to do several short walks to try and keep it at bay. Is this something we are always going to have when we are gassy?

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BTW, if your prone to heartburn or acid reflux, the peppermint tea could cause your symptoms to get worse by adding more pain to injury.

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heating pad and light massage worked for me

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OMG. I am so dealing with the same pain! I was banded on 6/29, was feeling better then, wham. The pain has become consistant and my pain meds aren't really helping much either. I am very gasy too. It is not totally unbareable but it is very unpleasant. I tried walking around, hot liquids, still sore. In fact, I was sleeping and the pain woke me up. May have to try the heating pad soon. Too lazy to get up right now since it is 4am wherer I am.I am having a hard time getting my Protein Shakes down too. Hoping the faze doesn't last too long. Hang in there. I'm trying too. So if the pain in the shoulder is from pressure in my stomach - where should the heating pad go? Shoulder or stomach? I'm confused?

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After my surgery I used the Thermacare Heating Pads. I used the shoulder/back version, and it adheres right to the skin and stays warm for 8 hours. For me, it was much better than reheating a heating pad over and over. Plus it gave me continuous heat all night long while sleeping. The pain will go away - hang in there!!!

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Oh man,I feel for you guys,I was also banded on 6/29. Fortunately yesterday was my last bad day. I had a tiny bit of gas pain in my left shoulder when I was shopping this morning but its gone now. The only comfort I had was to get three fluffy pillows, put my tummy on them with my butt in the air and my head on the other side resting on the bed.. I slept like a baby,literally. I haven't had pain meds since 6/30,it was making me vomit and nauseous...for me I just had to get off of that crap and just sleep a couple of days. good luck and quick recoveries!

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I did not realize that the shoulder pain was related to gas. I was banded on 6/29 and the shoulder pain only lasted a few days. Until yesterday I was so bloated it hurt. Tried gas x but no relief. Now today my intestines are very gurgly and make me uncomfortable. I know all this will pass and am excited to be on this journey!

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It is good to know that this is a common issue with most people- yesterday i believe was my worst, it put me in tears,

I finally got on my recumbant stationary bike for 10 mins last night and amazingly was able to get rid of a lot of gas. today is better but still there.

back at work so and sit at a computer all day so hard to get up and walk besides it is 105 degress outside, i dont think so lol

anyone have any suggestions of some good shakes.< /p>

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HI

I was banded on 6/30 so today is day 4 and the left shoulder pain is becoming unbearable. it seems to really hit hard in the shoulder and across the chest everytime i stand up, but it is a constant throbbing pain all the time.

the doctor gave me pain meds for it but it doesnt seem to help and i dont like the way it makes me feel .

I am taking gas-x and walking. I dont seem to have any problems with relieving the gas so why so much pain?

any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, this is really wearing me down.

I promise the ONLY thing that works is to walk, walk, and walk some more!smiley-sport033.gif

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