3 Month Post Op And Still Having Occasional Shoulder Pains?

[armymom2012 51]

When I first had surgery, I kept having these painful shoulder pains. I was told they were from gas build up and then I was told it may be because I ate too much at one time. Now after three months I am still getting the shoulder pain. I will get them even if I haven't eaten anything in hours or had a very light meal or just liquids. It doesn't seem to discriminate. Has anyone had this problem and what did the docs tell you? If it wasn't for the fact that I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol and take meds for them, it wouldn't bother me so much. But I can't help but wonder if that might be part of it, even though I am only 43, my family history has a lot of heart issues, which really concerns me. The doctors tell me I shouldn't worry at my age, but now wth this surgery, I am wondering how will I know what exactly is causing it? The band or something eLSE? Right after surgery I had an EKG, because the pain was so bad, but it came out ok. So I really don't know what to think.

[B-52 7,113]

I'm 14 months out, and i was having them about 2 hrs ago, while I was eating (too much at one time, too fast)

[elcee 3,343]

There are a number of people that continue to have shoulder pain ( usually left) . It is thought to be caused by some part of the band or tubing putting pressure or rubbing on the vagus nerve. If you do a search on this site you should find quite a lot of threads about this issue.

Some people seem to manage to live with it whilst for others it can become unbearable and they may need further intervention to help correct it.

[BWESLEY 6]

i am 26 months out and have struggled with the sholder pain from day one the only way i have gotten it to stop is to get a fill almost to the point of being to tight to get it to stop. it is cause from the band rubbing on the diaphram your dr should have knowen this it is not commond but it does happen. try getting a fill to help keep a little pressure on the band. the solution is it will just stop on its own or get the band respostioned or removed some stops after months and some like mine dont wish i had better news hang in there it will get better a heating pad help a little

[DetChatt 188]

I agree it's from the nerve problem. I had it for a while after one particular fill, but it went away completely after the next fill. It was very painful there for a while. Hope yours goes away soon !!