I got banded on the 20th of July, and the gas pain is unbearable. The pain in my shoulder is so bad I can function. Its been four days and I did not think it would last this long, can anyone tell me how long the pain will last?

I got banded on the 20th of July, and the gas pain is unbearable. The pain in my shoulder is so bad I can function. Its been four days and I did not think it would last this long, can anyone tell me how long the pain will last?

I was banded on the 20th also... gas pain.. is to be expected.. have to walk.... they told me to expect the shoulder pain also. and gave me two huge bottles of liquid vicodin lol... this day drugs r good lol.. am feeling better overall though.. the more i move around the better I feel.. havent had any pain meds tonight.. tried the bananna and oj smoothie thing think i am gonna be sick.. wont do that again.. keep on truckin keep thinking of the end result!!!!

Vickie

Hang in there girl! I had surgery on July 20 too, and have had horrible left shoulder pain too. Apparently this is pain radiating from the diaphragm and is extremely common after surgery like this. Putting a heating pad and taking Tylenol on time helped me a ton. The nurse said the pain could last up to a week maybe 5. Just follow your instructions from you Dr. and you'll be good. Hang in there, I totally understand how painful that is!

Thanks I have been walking but it doesn't seem like it is helping, my doctor told me to take a warm shower and the meds. I guess there is nothing else to do but wait.

I heard it could take up to 2 weeks. So hang in here,try different methods.... I can't wait to get banded.